I ran Sunday morning, as usual. Started out my 12 miles with Val, Corina and others, but just under halfway, I had to turn around. I was not feeling well, and all of the chatter from the rest of the group was making my head feel worse. I still wanted to run the rest of the way back, but I was nervous about how I would do without my iPod. I’ve become so used to running with music or with other people…I wasn’t sure if I’d be able to maintain my motivation or my pace.
As it turns out, I had nothing to worry about. I felt bad abandoning the group, but the quiet run back was glorious. There weren’t a lot of people out around the lakes, so all I heard was the wind, my feet and random people as I passed them. It was the nicest feeling to run and really be able to pay attention to my body and to my surroundings. I even noticed a bald eagle on Lake Calhoun!!!
I know I’ve been on a bit of a God kick lately, and I hate to sound cliché, but it was truly spiritual. It put me in a really good mood for the rest of the day.
I don’t think I’ll be tossing my iPod into the lake anytime soon, but it’s nice to know that I don’t have to depend on it to run fast. I can still maintain a good pace without Kelly Clarkson blaring in my ears.
This Saturday is 13 miles. I hope my knee is up for it…
I seem to go through these cycles of interest. Because it’s been so slow at work lately, I think I am cycling through them more quickly than normal. One day it’ll be mountain climbing and the Himalaya, the next day it’ll be school and thinking about nursing vs. chiropractic, the day after that it’ll be yoga, spiritually, and other such things…it’s enough to wear a person out!! I think I had better stick with the adventure-y stuff, since that remains constant no matter what.
Josh and Abe recommended educating myself via Wikipedia, so I’m reading about the Himalaya region. It’s quite interesting. Also, I’m glad to have something to read other than my chemistry textbook.
I read something really inspiring in my latest copy of Her Sports magazine. They did an article on inspiration and motivation to stay active, and one woman said, “I don’t view what I do as exercise so much as a personal expression of who I am.” Wow. That’s beautiful, and completely the way that I feel.
I get really inspired when I look at the U of M School of Nursing website. I wish I could afford to go to the U.
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