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I don’t get it. Well I do…but I don’t want to. Last night’s run was AWESOME! I felt so strong and powerful and fast. It was a new experience for me and I LOVED it.
Tonight, the ride was considerably rougher. Talk about a disconnect between my legs and my lungs. My legs had a pace of their own…wanting to stay fast and strong, but I couldn’t seem to get enough air in my lungs. But I just couldn’t seem to slow down to catch my breath because my legs were wound up so tight. It was soooooo weird!
I had 5K to do tonight. I made it through 2.75K without stopping then chugged the rest of the way, starting and stopping what felt like every 30 seconds. Oh well. I guess it’s like that sometimes.
I went the distance. That’s all that matters.
Peace xo
So I have two things to confess: 1. I’ve been super avoiding even thinking of running (I felt the tension all day) and didn’t want to go out tonight at all. And, I was supposed to do a 3K warm-up, 3 hills, then a 3K cool-down. But time and daylight did not permit me to get to the hills in time.
But excuses are not part of my “Because I can…” journey so….
Instead, I ran down the familiar country road, listening to new music and pushing myself beyond anything I’ve experienced so far. Elton John rocked through the ear buds and I kept time with my pace. Man, Elton’s songs are long!! LOL I managed a full 85% for at least 5 minutes and 20 seconds…the longest stretch yet. Then I allowed myself a wee bit of time to bring my heart rate back down then I was at it again with another face paced tune…and repeated a third time (3 hills, right?) It was fantastic.
Considering how I feel like I met “the wall” yesterday, today I pushed through it and I am relieved. Never give up…NEVER give up!!
Peace xo
How is it that a weed can push it’s way through pavement, stand tall and proud, healthy and green, and thrive? The environment is against it…heat, oppression, traffic?
Because all it knows how to do is survive and thrive. Gotta admire the weeds…
Tonight was a tough go, I have to admit. My feet felt like concrete blocks and my lungs felt full of water. Yet I pushed through the struggle and beyond my comfort zone. I survived another run.
4K tonight. I’m supposed to start hills tomorrow. I’m not quite sure how and where that’ll happen but it’ll happen. Weeds are survivors.
Peace xo
Just me and my radio…what a combo!
I have to admit that I was extremely hesitant about today’s run. With the humidex, it was close to 40 degrees Celsius. That is HOT for running. I normally go immediately after church but opted for a late evening outing, hoping for a change in the temperature.
At 7:30, I figured that I’d done enough avoiding, put on my running gear, strapped on the radio and headed out. The schedule said 10K with 10:1 intervals. After the first 10 mintues, I walked and got lost in my thoughts, missing the beep after 1 minute so ended up walking for 2. The funny thing is, I didn’t want to walk at all tonight. I wanted to see how far I could go before I needed to walk.
Turns out, I made it the rest of the way without walking. I am so psyched!!! It took me a really long time to run that distance but I am so okay with that. (I was preserving energy to make it to the end). And my recovery time amazed me!!!
This is going well…very well indeed. I am so grateful for the health to push my body and mind beyond their perceived limits. Bring it on!! 🙂
Peace xo
Saturday morning, warm and balmy, it’s time to set out. People are everywhere! This is the nicest summer weather we’ve had in years! I am passed by several trucks pulling boats and trailers behind them. It’s GREAT to be alive!
The run went very well. I was a bit stiff but the music once again kept me company. In order to mix things up a bit, I found myself sprinting whenever I ran through some shaded areas along the road.It may seem a bit silly but it’s my nature to try things differently as often as I can. I even went a couple hundred meters more than I needed to. It was a great work out!
Tomorrow is scaring me a bit. It’s 10K and the forecast is supposed to stifling hot. The perfect recipe for “Because I can…”
Peace xo
I learned tonight that my friend’s son died a couple of days ago. My friend is in her 80’s…her son was 57 years old.
For all those that have lost a precious loved one, my heart is heavy for you and prays for your peace.
I am grateful for the health and prosperity of my family. I will continue to greet my days with gratitude for every moment. That is my choice. That is what I am saying yes to.
Peace xo
P.S. The run went great tonight. 😉 I am getting stronger and I am grateful.
I read a fabulous blog post today. It was about being aware of what we (and by “we” I mean “I”) say yes to on a daily basis.
My list (like others’ I suppose) would have things that I choose because I want to and likely things that I feel that I have to say yes to. And, there’s probably stuff that I say a tentative yes to that could probably be classified as a maybe.
But every action and thought are a choice. I really just want to fill my days with saying yes to things that fire me up, fill me with energy, and send me soaring into happy-land.
Running 5 times a week is a choice. I am saying yes to health. I am saying yes to challenging my horizons. I am saying yes combining my physical activity with my creative expression (aka blog :)).
What are you saying yes to?
Peace xo
I think I was mentally saving myself tonight and so I set out at a snail’s pace to do my run. Having a rest day in-between Sunday’s 9K and today’s 5K made a huge difference. The country road was so quiet…the scenery was beautiful, the music was keeping me in time.
It was a good run. I still had some left at the end of the go…I guess slow and steady does win the race after all. Today was the longest distance. Theoretically, the rest of the week will go well…right?!
Peace xo
Thank goodness for fluffy clouds in the sky! If it wasn’t for those shape-shifting formations that I could concentrate on while I was running, who knows what would’ve happened. LOL Is it a bunny? Teapot? Whale?
Now I’m sure that you’re wondering how it could be that I’m running AND looking at the clouds but sometimes a woman has to do what a woman has to do to shift focus away from burning lungs and tired legs. (It doesn’t hurt that I run along a country road either.)
I was okay for the first 6K then “because I can” kicked in. I was tired! I did manage an aggressive sprint to the finish…full boar…all out…emptied the tank. And then I thought I was going to pass out! Stars were whirling and birds were tweeting. It really wasn’t pretty. But I finished.
Tell me, do you sprint at the end of your run? If you do, are you pooped? Is it worth it if you feel yucky for the rest of the day? Hmmmmm
Thus, I begin week 5. Tuesday is 5K straight. It’ll be interesting.
Peace xo
Even when the day is forecasted to be a scorcher…even when the day’s itinerary is full…there’s always a way…if value is to be placed on the activity.
Thankfully it was cooler in the morning. It certainly didn’t feel as good as the day before, but getting it done when I said that I would was rewarding.
End of week 4, folks! Let’s keep this adventure going…
Peace xo
Because I can 