I just felt like runnin...

The race is a mile long...so why is it taking me all day?

Monday, August 08, 2005

doin it

I got up this morning at 6:30am. I should have gotten up earlier and despite the fact that I felt like throwing up...I was determined to run today.

I've been working on the house like a mad woman the past couple of weeks. Physically, my muscles seem to be tired all the time. I'm noting this because I think it might explain why I can't push my legs harder than a fast paced walk.

Don't get me wrong...I am running, uhm...jogging more like it. Friends say to me,"well, at least you're getting out there." Yeah, well sorry...that just aint enough for me.
I want to run. Not jog...run.

I got out at 7 and ran Otter Trail. After I passed the park and 3 old ladies, I picked up a rock in the bottom of my right shoe. I tried to ignore the harsh and rhythmic contact with every step, but it bugged me anyway. It didn't come loose until I was coming up the crazy steep hill to my house.
Now, I've been running these same streets for well over a year. You'd think they'd be getting too easy. Not today. I was slow and sluggish. What's going on? What is my problem?

There is a half marathon coming up in October. It would be a trail race. I'm not used to actual trails with their loose rocks, uneven slopes and sticky berry vines hanging in your path just around the next corner waiting to grip at your flesh, tearing at your calves until your socks are soaked in blood.
Still, I know a few people who are excited about doing it. They want me to sign up.
I'd like to, but I'm kinda scared. I'm not ready for that many miles. Especially the way I've been going lately!

I want to and that means I know I probably will. I just don't want to be last. I will have to run almost everyday if I have any chance of saving myself from that embarrassment.

Well, back to the house work! Painting bookshelves and dressers, finishing the floor and baseboards, installing a closet organizer and moving furniture. I hope I get a lot done today before I have to take Katie to soccer practice.

Wish me luck!

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