In the eighth mile, I wanted to revise my post title. It was hot. I slowed down. Running was hard. I didn't want to do anything hard after all. Last night? Yes. Right then? Not so much.
Then I saw a loose dog standing beside the road. It was a nice dog and I tried to see if there was a phone number on its tag, but it wouldn't let me get close enough.
Well, that was all the distraction that I needed. I picked up my pace and those quitter thoughts were gone.
And I started thinking... Why do I run?
- Because of the breeze I feel on my entire body as I run down the road.
- Because I like to make my body work hard.
- Because it feels good to do something I didn't think I could do.
- Because when I'm done... I smile.
Pre-run: Granola
During Run: Gatorade at start and every two miles.
Post-run: Strawberry Fruit Smoothie & banana bread
Today's Run: 11 Miles at 9:45/mile average pace
Maybe you can come up with a list of more things to do while you're taking your ice bath...I'll have to do it tomorrow after our run so please get that list together fast!!! I really, really, really DISLIKE ice baths, even in the summer. Please hurry with that list!
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed the part of your run when "the birds sang!" That was cute...
Because we are addicted.
ReplyDeleteTee hee on the ice bath ideas...
ReplyDeleteI have observed the ice cubes melting and that does take a while, depending on the temp outside...I'm in blister denial so I can't count those...but eating and drinking something tasty sounds good. Thanks!
I'm glad your run got better! Good job!
ReplyDeleteA lot of my friends think running is crazy, but you're right - it is such a good feeling to do something you didn't think you could do! AND because you feel so great...when you're done!
ReplyDeleteMy same questions and my answer was similar: Because when I'm done... I smile.
ReplyDelete...while running under a terrible hot sun!
Just want to say thanks for leaving all of the comments, Bloggy Friends! I appreciate you!
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