I ran. On a Monday morning.
I think this morning is the first time ever I've run on a Monday morning. Wow.
I've trained my body in the last few weeks to wake up early; I'm now naturally rising between 5:30 and 6 a.m. each day without using my alarm. 6 a.m. rolls around this morning and I cover my eyes with my pillow. My hips hurt from cross-training and I feel weak. I spent a miserable weekend lounging on my couch wondering why I was experiencing symptoms of a gallbladder attack when I no longer had a gallbladder. I realized I had eaten way too much fat over the last few days and my system was rebelling. Yuck. So I pondered what sorts of excuses I could use to not run this morning. I could get up early and get to work early. I could try to sleep more. I'm feeling too weak; my hips hurt too much; I'm doing yoga tonight; yeah - I couldn't pull up anything even remotely close to a justifiable excuse. Then, I realized that 15 miles into my 50k in July, I'm likely to feel like I don't want to keep going, and I'll need to keep going. And getting myself up out of bed would be working on that mental discipline to go when I don't feel like it.
So I did. And it felt good. I was happy to be out and about. And my 10:53 pace put a smile on my face - I could tell I was working at that pace, but I wasn't killing myself.
I need to work on my discipline. I need to be runnning more. I need to make sure I run every Monday morning after a weekend I have with Ash. I need to make sure I run a moderate distance each Friday (like 5 to 8 miles). I need to make sure I get out - because it's time to start training! Woo hoo!
I registered for the Flagstaff Marathon, yay!!! So now I'm committed to the PCT 50k in July and the marathon in Sept. Feels great. I'm glad I have these big races to look forward to, otherwise I know I wouldn't be getting my lazy ass out of bed each morning to run.
Looking for recommendations on iPod shuffle-compatible earphones to wear while running. The earbuds my shuffle came with want to pop out... help!
I'm SO excited!!!! I get to see Olga on Friday!!!! We'll be heading up to Payson so she can run Zane Grey 50m and I can crew for her. This is my third year heading up there, my second as crew for Olga. I'm psyched. I reviewed the entrant list this morning and I'm stoked about the folks who will be there, particularly Tony Krupicka. Very cool.
Comments
i recently purchased a disposable lady schick razor and it came with free earbuds...their really comfortable...soft and stay snug without too much need to fiddle....
Posted by: christine taylor | April 23, 2007 02:20 PM
Yep, the first step is the hardest, but once you're up and on the way it just gets easier. Once you into a routine you'll be springing out of bed for your run ;-)
Posted by: Jack | April 24, 2007 02:44 AM
I did the pace chart and printed my tickets:)
If you get your feet out the door before you actually wake up, it's easier. The main point for me not to get stuck at the email with a cup of coffee.
Posted by: olga | April 24, 2007 09:41 AM
Great job getting up. I can so relate to the part about trying to find an excuse..in the end I never find them. I don't have any earbud suggestions except to tell you that mine pop out all the time...grrr....let us know if you find something good to use.
Posted by: Javamom | April 24, 2007 12:14 PM
Hey Angie! I've seen your name around, and followed you over from Olga's blog. Hi!
Do me a favor? When you see her give Olga a hug from me. If you want, you can give her as many as you want from you too. I really hope you two has fun and we'll be cheering for Olga to kick butt at ZG.
I'll probably see you at PCT, and may be in your area for Javelina in the fall. I'll hope and pray that your comeback progresses well.
Posted by: Maniac Hippo | April 24, 2007 01:07 PM
Sounds to me like you are doing very well on your disciple. You had no less than 10 excusses in play and still did your run. Sounds like a victory to me!
Posted by: Chad in the Arizona Desert | April 25, 2007 02:39 PM
Oh, I love the Flagstaff area. that one should be fun. And I love running early in the mornings, Mondays especially. Great way to start off a work week if you can.
Posted by: Anne | April 26, 2007 03:48 PM