Since Patrick was out of town the past few days, I didn't get in too much exercise. So when this morning rolled around, I was dreading the fact that I needed to run. I just assumed it was going to be awful and that I would feel horrible, especially since we had crazy huge burritos for dinner pretty late last night.I started out, not sure how far I would go, but was surprised how good I felt the second I left my house. Normally, it takes me awhile to get into a rhythm, but this morning was different. I felt good from the get-go. I guess my body just needed a break. Yay for good runs!
Reasons why it was so rad:
- I found a dollar on the ground. Not as awesome as when Patrick found $20, but it'll do.
- A little boy on a bike passed me and under his seat was a little license plate that said, "2Fast 4You." Awesome. That's right buddy, you're 2 fast.
- I was totally inspired by the Dallas Mavericks victory over Lebron James last night. Hard work pays off.
- I got to use Patrick's ipod and listen to "Cheryl's rad running" playlist. It has songs that I can't listen to with the kids, i.e., Eminem and P-Diddy
- My new shoes and I are beginning to get to know each other and this was the first run where I didn't think about them once.
- I saw a teenager jamming out to a handheld CD player. Wow, I even know those are out of date, buddy.
- I had time to think about how kind all of my blog readers are and I specifically thought of: Leslie (she's hilarious when she describes her work-out music), Lisa (we share a love for the song, When I Collapse), happygirl, Amy, & Kay (I just always appreciate their comments), Patti (yes, boot camp got better, in terms of soreness, after the first week and I am sorry I have never answered that question until just now), Kathy and Jamie (this is so much better than running up stairs), and seeJamieblog (she has a little exercise accountability group going on).
- I ran 5.5 miles in just under an hour and didn't have to walk once. Boo-yah.
Well, here's to more rad runs!
Do you run? Why or why not?
~cheryl~
I love runs like that! Yay for you :...Annie (don't know why I am signed in as Jeff)
ReplyDeleteYou know, it's weird, but sometimes after I haven't run in awhile, I have an unexpected awesome run. I'm still trucking along with my running...4 months pregnant and I can still run 9 1/2 minute miles. I'm starting to lose my momentum though so keep putting in plugs for running!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous feeling! Do you run before your husband goes to work? I really want to do that, but my husband often leave before 7 and I think I'm just too lazy for that.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the shout out. I love the thought that you thought about me and my blog for even an nano-second on an awesome run. In my head, I'm all sorts of inspirational now. Your awesome run was a victory for me....which is great because I haven't worked out since last Wednesday.
New favorite song by the way...Pause by Pitbull. Ohhhh it's good.
Thanks, Annie!
ReplyDeleteElizabeth - wow! 9.5 min/miles is pretty astounding! keep it up!!!
Leslie - I'm glad that I could give you an ego boost. ;)
Thanks for the mention and booyah on the run. You're making me think I should get back in the gym.
ReplyDeleteI love it when a run goes so well!! Yes, I run and enjoy it. I love to listen to sermons or Gungor's music.
ReplyDelete5.5 miles, count me impressed! I hope to be like that one day! :)
ReplyDeleteYay for a good run....amazing how it can make you feel so good!!
and i had to chuckle about using your husband's ipod...that's how i found Collapse!