Matt prodded me until I was halfway off the bed, and goaded me until my shoes were on and I had shuffled to the door. Why? As he put it: "You turn into a grumpy honey when you don't run for too long."
By mile 1.5, I felt the shift take place. The shackles fell off. I bloomed inside. I remembered why I run. I fell into the run like it was the most natural thing in the world, and before I knew it I'd gotten in four miles before it was time for dinner.
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Anyway, you know those Snickers commercials? "You're not yourself when you're hungry?" Oh my gosh, guys, running is totally my Snickers. I'm such a moody diva without it.
So yeah, back on the horse and onto running! It's the end of long-race season for me (almost), so that means running for fun, some speed-work, and short races! Hooray!
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Running is my _________!
ABK
I'm so happy running is fun again! :D Running is my therapy :)
ReplyDeleteOh yes, mine too, for sure!
DeleteMy quiet time!! With the twins chatter, loud playing and constant neediness all.day.long. I can find solace on my runs! The longer, the better. So glad you made it out for yours and found a happy place!
ReplyDeleteAh, solace. What a perfect word for it!
DeleteRight now, running is my challenge! I am currently in prehab mode, and since I've been sick the past few weeks I haven't been able to take off with my regular running. Running continues to challenge me, and I long for the days when I was training for half marathons!
ReplyDeleteUgh, being sick really sucks, because on top of everything else, you can't run! But you'll be back to it soon!!
DeleteHaha, my hubby says the exact same thing to me! I'd have to say it's my drug or my chocolate pb ice cream:)
ReplyDeleteMmm I love the idea of running as ice cream!
DeleteYay for shaking off the shackles and having a great run! And also for us being on the exact same schedule :) Time for some 5Ks before we get ready for marathon training!! :)
ReplyDeleteYAY!!! This makes me SOOO happy!!!
DeleteRunning is my therapy. It's my time when everything turns off and I forget about things for awhile. I know what you mean about feeling the shift. I turn into such a moody lady when I don't exercise!
ReplyDeleteIsn't it crazy how visceral the feeling was...I could literally feel something change mid-run! I'm glad I'm not the only one who gets moody if I take too much time off!
DeleteI absolutely love when you don't want to run and then just do it and all of a sudden it is this magical thing!! That happened to me a couple of times last year and it was the best feeling in the world!
ReplyDeleteDon't be too hard on yourself love! You ran Ragnar and a half marathon in a week's span (or so)! Your body probably needs some rest!!! Just recall those memories when you get into a funk about running because I'm sure they will inspire you to get out the door!!
Yes, there's very little that can beat a reluctant-run-turned-awesome!!
DeleteI know I need the rest, but it's such a weird fight between my brain and body!
"Run like a G" is absolutely right. After those efforts, the first focus should be on resting and having fun workouts (whatever they may be). For at least two weeks! Until running more feels like the thing you want to do most in the world.
ReplyDeleteThat's the good news about getting consistent with your running - that feeling that you've lost your running mojo starts to dissipate, or at least is more easily combated with the knowledge of your experience.
I know! My problem is that sometimes I take time off completely instead of just running easily for a few weeks. Next time I'll be better about that!
DeleteRunning for fun is wonderful! Congratulations on finishing out your racing season. You went HARD. Running is my Ativan.
ReplyDeleteI love that running is a very specific pill for you ;o)
DeleteDon't you love when you talk yourself into a run that you aren't really feeling and then hit that sweet spot which reminds you why you love running?!
ReplyDeleteRunning is my sunshine!!! (necessary especially in the winter)
Yesss, it's such a great feeling!
DeleteI'm glad running is bringing sunshine to your dreary winter!
Running is my ESCAPE! I just love that Matt is so supportive of you and your passion!!
ReplyDeleteOkay, this is even cuter...He thought his going might motivate me, but he wasn't up for a run, so he offered to sit in the car while I ran. Seriously, best hubby ever IMHO ;o)
DeleteI always call Matt (my husband, lol) when I feel that way and tell him to 'say something to motivate me.' It works EVERY time!
ReplyDeleteRunning is my "thing." :)
It's amazing how our other halves know just what we need!
DeleteYes, it's definitely my "thing", too! Weird, as it used to be the opposite of my thing! lol
It's so true that running is irreplaceable. I did other workouts last week, but none of them made me feel the way a run does!!
ReplyDeleteI love that running is your hope. What a great word for it!
I can't wait until I get to the "OMG I LOVE RUNNING!" place. I love the feeling of accomplishment and the way I feel after, but I've only had a couple runs when I feel true enjoyment as I'm running. Maybe I'm doing it wrong. Lol!
ReplyDeleteI always find this kind of thing interesting...if you don't enjoy it while you do it, why do you keep doing it? (I'm honestly curious...there are SO many different kinds of exercises to choose from!)
DeleteI think loving it even while it was hard is what kept me going; otherwise I would've given up long ago!