Today I ran 7km - It started out as a really nice run: there was a breeze, the tunes were good, I smoothly ran up a few hills......And then just before I got home I looked down and I was drenched! This is when the worse thing that could happen to a runner happens......My mind tried to take over.
Runners get what I'm talking about. Your run is going fine, and then, you notice something: sweat, slight pain/pull/tugging, whatever....At this point your mind kicks in and tries to get you to stop...In my case, my mind was saying "Ooh, Les, take a break....Drink some water...Its getting too hot to run just stop." But then the faint voice kicks in and says "You're fine....step by step....."
I finished my run, enjoyed a shower, and drank a ton of water. I was thinking about why I run. It's more than just the social aspect of it. (Mind you, that's a ton of fun). I run because it feels good. Even just putting on the shoes and heading around the block can clear my mind, give me more energy, and help put things into perspective. I also thought about what keeps me running. This got me thinking about something I saw.
One of the most inspirational video's I've seen about running is this one. For those of you who don't run, I hope this helps put into perspective how I feel when I run. Watch it, and be inspired: to run, to make a change, or to sponsor us in our run.
Lesley
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