Running Reflections

i finally made it out for my first pp run, so, my blog can finally return to it's roots.

running reflections-
preparing and planning for a run has a few additional steps. i now have to make sure little man is fed, then make sure i empty the jugs to lighted the load. lightening the load was not enough for i am carrying an extra 15lbs and i felt every extra pound. i felt like my legs were heavy and i could hear my feet stomping on the pavement through my ipod. i also over dressed, had on too many layers. i realized this .3 miles into my 2mile run. the thought that went through my mind at that point- i would rather be running naked. the extra clothing was contributing to the feeling of being sluggish. i quickly reminded myself of how jiggly the bod was and how that was not a better alternative. i can also recall the feeling of the air entering my lungs and how foreign that felt, almost painful to breath in so much air. i was clearly huffing and puffing already and i had only run .5 miles. i tried my best to push all the uncomfortable feeling to the back of my mind and tried to focus on how lucky i am to be able to enjoy a run. a run that i had been longing for, for months. i didn't really feel like surrendering to the urge to walk until 1.3 miles, at which time i started playing mind games to help push myself. every runner plays the game- "okay just make it to that stop sign, then you can take a quick breather aka walk break, reach destination and then pick a new point ahead to run to." the game worked like a charm because i can proudly announce that i was able to complete my run with no breaks whatsoever. the best part was getting poured on with .6 miles to go. the downpour came just at the right time, when i was feeling hot, exhausted, and beat.

successfully ran my first pp run non-stop- 2mi in 20min average pace 10:09

i have a mess for hair and a tomato face to prove it

as soon as i returned little man was up and upset and the stretch that my body so desperately needed got pushed to the back burner and never happened.

believe it or not that is his upset face

my body is screaming of pain today but it's a good feeling. a feeling i really missed. since i'm in pain today i think it would be best to take a rest day and give it a try again tomorrow. hubbie's schedule finally works to my advantage, (i have never been a fan of his work hours- works early afternoons till about 8:30 or 9pm) i get a run in the morning before he goes to work.