Recently it has occurred to me that I am, indeed, an addict. And I have begun to wonder how anyone in the world could turn to drugs, when there is such a healthy alternative available! I don't do winter well. The cold weather and gray days get me down terribly. I have to drag my dead butt out and make myself get going on a run. But the feeling at the end is so worth it, I would do it twice!
Last week we hit a deep freeze here. It was sub zero temperatures for several days. When the temps finally rose to 25, I went out for a run. But not just any run. I went out for a 7.5 mile partial trail run with one of my oldest and dearest friends in the world. Running with her made me get out and the conversation was so great I didn't even notice the cold after a while. Afterward, I felt so good that I have managed to run a little over 20 miles this week.
It has been a tough week at work, to say the very least. It was 56 degrees here yesterday and sunny, so at about 2:30, I looked at my secretary and said "I am going for a run. I'll be back." I ran 6 miles and had the best evening I have had all week. I think I need to do that more often.
So, here it is Saturday, my long run day. It's cold again. I don't think my friend can run with me today. I am on my own and not one single part of me wants to head outside. But I know in my heart how I'll feel when it's over versus how I will feel if I don't. So, I am going to go, eat a good breakfast, and head out for my daily dose.
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