Just back from Run two. I did the whole thing as prescribed in my learn to run clinic.
All of it and it was good. I forgot what I liked about running.
For some people it is the social time in the group (I did it on my own today) , for some it is deep thinking time. For some it is the clarity and stress reduction. For me when I am working hard at running I am not thinking.
At all.
I count.
I count breaths, steps, seconds but I am not thinking about anything. Not about my job or what I have to do next, later, in an hour or tomorrow. I am not thinking about bills or budgets. I am not thinking about kids- their trials, troubles and tribulations. I am not thinking about laundry dishes and all the other never ending household chores.
It's glorious and really the only time that happens is when I am strenuously exercising. I am ready to rekindle my love affair with the long distance run.
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I can't wait to chat with you more. :-) I was supposed to do the 1/2 marathon in Vienna in April but we just got word that they maybe cancelling that event so I will have to switch to the athens destination. It will be great to be motivated along side someone else that is attending. :-)
ReplyDeletePeggy, I love your blog. It sounds like I'll see you in Athens. I commend you for starting your training so early. I signed up in September and am just starting to get myself into a routine. Good running to you!
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