Wednesday, July 22, 2009

Good Morning, Beacon Street. My Feet Say Hello.

There wasn't an early morning singing song today (did anyone get that reference besides my parents and aunts?), but there was an early morning run - the first of such that I've done since the marathon. Five miles, to be exact, including hills.

I think the weekend in Stowe re-invigorated my love for running, so between that, the weight I've gained and the fact that Noah's about to dump me for a carbon fiber triathlon bike that's far more aerodynamic, fast and shiny than I could ever hope to be, I decided it was time to stop being slothful and get back into my workout groove. No more using "but I have plans tonight" as an excuse to not run. For the love of God, Brenda, set the alarm, get out of bed and throw on the sneaks.

I slogged along my out-and-back on the marathon course at a little more than a 9-minute pace while listening to a few good tunes, sucking in the damp humid air and fantasizing about the new sneakers I'm going to buy in a few weeks - both my Mizunos and Sauconys are nearing the end of their lives and have served me well. Nothing special about this run, other than the fact that I actually woke up to do it and that I totally enjoyed it. Hopefully, I can stick with it! Desperate times, folks...

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