Hit the road

Hit the road is what I almost did.

Four miles was my run today and it took me forever to get through it. When I finished, I wanted to lay down on the pavement and hug it. But I am not quite sure how to hug a flat surface. And it has been raining so there are worms and slugs everywhere. I don't want to hug them.

I started out rather sluggish. I also have to admit that I was reluctant to start. I kept putting it off because four miles seemed so daunting given that this is the longest I have run during the week on my own. I ran five miles last week with a group and with encouragement. I am not the best motivator, it turns out. Sure, when I have one mile left, I say to myself, 'you can do anything for a mile.'

Whatever the hell that is supposed to mean. What would I be doing for a mile? Shopping? Lunging? Shouting? What does one do for a mile other than run or cycle or swim. Okay, I guess there are many things I could do for a mile. So I guess my mantra works.

I will have to expand it to, 'you can do anything for 2 miles, 3 miles, 4 miles, 26.2 miles.'

At least I managed to finish my run before it started raining again. And I am running in the morning before it gets too damn hot. I still sweat as if it's my job. And if it were my job, I would be getting kudos and raises all the time because I am a champ!

I recall that I used to work out in the morning. I would be up at 5:30 to row at the West Side Rowing Club or spinning at the Buffalo Athletic Club. And I loved it! Rowing in the morning when everyone is sleeping is the most sublime experience. And spinning when you aren't even sure you are awake has its benefits. If you do things before you are able to recognize the insanity in it, good things happen.

Like this marathon. I am starting to wonder if I really have lost my mind.....But I signed up before I starting thinking that way. And once I make a commitment, I tend to stick to it.

But I will say this - my thighs look good!