Rough day for Mama today. Really want to sit and watch TV.
Walked past the ‘running room’ while out for a stroll with my sister in law and Miss Lady. I felt like I couldn’t even go into the shop, that’s how foolish I feel about doing this exercise thing-quest-crusade-whatever. In the car on the way home I had a wicked cigarette craving. I wanted the smell, the taste, the rush of calm I used to feel after having a smoke. Ooooo it was good. Don't worry, I did not break down and have any. I've been (grudgingly) tobacco free for a very long time now. I swear if they make a non-cancer, not-bad-for-you cigarette I would give up air in a heartbeat.
Back to the issue at hand. How dumb is it to feel so out of shape and slovenly that I felt like I couldn’t even go into a store? This is ME we're talking about! ME! Balls-to-the-walls, grab-the-bull-by-the-horns, get-in-the-canoe-and-paddle ME!
Run recap:
Holy crap! I feel so much better! I got on the EM a while ago not knowing how I would feel, so I said ‘ok just do half a mile, then see how you feel’. I did just that, half a mile came and went, then one mile, then I stopped counting. I decided to finish my playlist. I feel great! I feel clear headed, my muscles feel warm and good. My knees still are kind of achy, but that is probably from propelling this 278 pound body forward and keeping it mobile all day. Not an easy job. If I could give my knees a treat, I would. They deserve it.
congrats on a great run. Keep it up
ReplyDeleteThanks! It's really nice to have Ultra runners recognize us newbies. I think your running is so cool, I'm sure it seems weird to others, but I can't wait to run through streams and circumnavigate beaver dams!
ReplyDeleteIn the long run, your knees will thank you for what you're doing. The less weight they have to deal with, the happier they'll be! You've lost quite a bit already. Keep up the good work! PJN
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