For Runners! (And those who want to...)

lauraniwa · August 2012

I've been running and racing for ~7 years now, and I wanted to put this out there because it is an elusive thing. That being said...

Today
I had
A perfect
Run.

Yes. It happened.

I did my last half iron of the year ~ 3 weeks ago and switched straight into prepping for a hiking holiday, so I actually hadn't been out "just running" in forever. I had been a slave to my pace watch, to my miles, carrying a giant back pack, you name it - but I hadn't been "just running".

So today I gave in, took nothing with me.I had great weather. I wore enough bug spray. I ran as fast as I could, and it felt like I was flying. I took breaks. I climbed over benches, walked on logs, practiced my rock jumping and fecne hopping, I swung on railings, rain stairs, went off road, fell in the mud. I did cartwheels. I HAD FUN.

Sometimes I (we as runners) get so caught up in my own schedule that doing what I love to do is a chore. Sometimes running does suck. Dogs, cars, smog, rain, wind. Not today.

So keep it up. Your trail is out there.

Wishing us all more perfects runs.

dandaninc · August 2012

I can't wait to have fun runs. Only being at 2 1/2 minutes of steady running is frustrating but it's 30 seconds longer than last thursday! lol

Bailey543 · August 2012

Sounds fun, fun!!

lindz625 · August 2012

That sounds like so much fun! I've never been much of a runner, but really want to add it to my exercise routine. I'm starting the couch to 5k program this week, so that I can slowly work my way into it.

annokoye · August 2012

Awesome,

Every once in a while we need to be reminded not to be so strict on ourselves with doing what we love.

Annokoye

bloomlately · August 2012

That sounds fab! I hope I get there soon.

I finished C25K on Sunday, so as a treat I bought myself the Zombies, Run! app. My plan is to get off my 'training' route, which is a fairly predictable straight sidewalk run on the busiest thoroughfare in the neighborhood, and start taking the side streets instead. It'll help spice up things a little with a change in scenery and an added bonus of less folks in the way walking their dogs or kids riding their bikes on the sidewalk.

NoxDineen · August 2012

Brilliant. You've inspired me to leave my HRM and iPhone at home. (Well, who am I kidding, I can't go anywhere without my iPhone, but I won't turn on Nike+.)

Just me, my dog and a trail. Sounds like heaven, actually. Thank you for sharing.

lauraniwa · August 2012

That sounds fab! I hope I get there soon.

I finished C25K on Sunday, so as a treat I bought myself the Zombies, Run! app.

Zombies are awesome. Check out www.runforyourlives.com. Hoping to get to the SoCal race in October.

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