Or burning hot desert runnings, whatever. Southern Mississippi seems to have missed the "late October counts as Fall" memo: it's upper 80s again today. Bah!
Remember when I mentioned being eager to start back with C25K? Yeah, I'm certifiable, pretty sure. *sigh* I chose to repeat W2 last week because of missing time due to strep throat. No problem.
I finished W3D1 this morning, but almost died in the process. I somehow missed one of my cues (I use DJ Steveboy's Podrunner: Intervals podcasts. They ROCK.) and accidentally ran through the entire cool down. Whew, boy. I was so determined not to wimp out on any of my intervals today, but couldn't figure out why I was struggling so much with the final jogging segment. I knew they were supposed to be alternating 3min and 90sec intervals today. Um, yeah. That was your 4min10sec cool down, smart girl.
Upside: Thursday's run should feel SO EASY after today! Haha.
Similar to how I feel after a good heavy bag workout, my post-run (and even mid-run) perspective is amazing. As I was cresting my second hill today, I found myself pondering why running is so important to me. It goes much deeper than just wanting to look like someone who runs: I want to be someone who runs.
Does that distinction make sense?
Every time I go running (or very, VERY slow jogging, ha), I feel like I'm literally running away from who I used to be and toward the person I want to become. Each time I dig deep and finish a tough interval, exercising mind-over-body control, I feel stronger. Pushing my body physically has a powerful impact on my mind and emotions...and I LIKE it. :)
I may still look far from disciplined, powerful, and strong on the outside, but as I grow more and more like that on the inside, my body cannot help but follow. Right? RIGHT!? *wink*
Happy Tuesday, all. :)
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