I've been lazy. It seems that by body has gotten use to the week off. Even though I slept through my alarm clock, I managed to roll myself out of bed and ran early this morning. It was a good thing because it rained later that morning. I stupidly started walking for a warm-up to the first song playing on my IPod and began running promptly when the 2nd song began. I did not stretch. I just wanted to get this run over with as soon as possible.
As I get into my groove, I notice that I am running a little faster and that I am not nearly out of breath as I was in the beginning. I was running, listening to music, and trying to give myself a positive pep talk, when it happened..... Another runner waved and smiled at me. For some strange reason, this random act of kindness made me feel as if I was a respected member of the ultra exclusive runner's club. I continue running with the new found sense of confidence, only to be confronted by this hill that I cannot seem to get past. I stop for a few moments to gather all my strength to run up this hill. I was determined to finally run, without stopping on this hill. Well that (bleep) (bleep) (bleep) (bleep) hill beat me again. It was at this moment I thought to myself that maybe I should try cycling, tennis, or some other sport. But then I came to my senses when I remembered that I just paid the registration for this half-marathon.
I will beat this hill one day soon because it is stopping me from completing my 3 mile-run goal.
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