So I've been training for a marathon. Those familiar with the training process know that there is a day where you have a long run. My long run isn't that long yet but for a beginner like me eight miles can be challenging. I've been sore the past couple of days so when my Saturday run came I was contemplating whether I should run or not. I came to the decision that I should take a break. Besides I workout everyday for at least and hour and the marathon isn't until June 12.
So I went on with my day, the usual Saturday cleaning. Even though I wasn't going to run for a long time I was going to run later in the day. Well when it came time to run... I said screw it and I ran 8.4 miles. It was great! I felt good while I was running and when I got home I felt like I could keep going. While I was lost in the area of Denver called Green Valley Ranch I realized that I have a new drug. Get ready for this Sariah... its running. Yes I am so surprised I finally got the running bug. It is just so exhilarating to to run for an hour or so. It clears your mind and relaxes you. So I say forget about Zoloft or Prozac. Running is my medication and its common side effects are very desirable.
AMEN!
ReplyDeleteMark that is awesome! running is amazing. and trust me, coming from someone who isnt able to go that far (or i wont for at least a little while more) dont take it for granite, it is an exhilarating gift that you have
i'm proud :)
Yea! This makes me really happy,...just as happy as running a 17 miler on a beautiful fall morning in Provo Canyon with my running BFF Sarah at a quick, but somewhat comfortable 7:50 mile pace, listening to "I'm like a Bird" on the way home and then stopping by Einsteins bagels for breakfast!....those were the days
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