Wednesday, December 10, 2008

Once Upon a Time...

...I was a good runner. It has been a good three weeks since I have a had a solid week of running. I've so busy with work and life that I just haven't found the time. I dearly miss the thrill of a good run. Yesterday, I decided it would be a perfect day to get back into the swing of things since I needed to blow off some steam. My body, however, had a different idea. Normally three miles is a piece a cake. I usually run four to five when I'm not training for anything. Apparently, my body forgot that I AM a good runner and that I can go the distance. I was huffing and puffing on the treadmill. It was so embarrassing. I even had to stop and walk.....WALK! Now, there is absolutely nothing wrong with need to walk while you are running, it is actually recommended. It is just a big blow to the ego. I can run half marathons dangit, I don't need to walk after I have ran 1.23 miles at 6.6 mph. That is flippin warm up pace. Anyway, I am blaming it on the fact that I have been sick with a cold for a week and a half and I have been distracted by family news. I think tomorrow will be better. If not, my legs and I are going to have a serious conversation.

Top Chef is on tonight. Watch it and love it.

2 comments:

Anonymous said...

light weight. I usually have to stop and walk after about 10 miles...now that's a warm up!

Anonymous said...

Thought of you today in chapel.... no not because there was girl on the end of the row that sprinted out just to be the first in the cafe line. hehehhe. New Reign sang christmas songs and they busted out Nsync Christmas "Merry Christmas... Happy Holidays" It was awesome.