In a recent post, I linked an article that accurately described my run. Well today, I thought I'd try something different. A couple days ago, I saw this article on Runner's World. It got me thinking, if I had a tape recorder on during my run, what the tapes would sound like. There would be the curse words, the mantra, the encouragement and then some other interesting thoughts. Today, I'm going to share some of them with you...
Megan's thoughts while running at 4:41 p.m. in Bristol, in no particular oder and it is only a snippet: 1) I am running properly (against traffic) why do I keep getting evil glares from drivers when they see me on the shoulder -- total count around 10 2) I only have to get 3.5 miles out and then I can turn around!!!!! 3) My time will be faster going home, it is downhill (mostly) 4) If I cough every .10 a mile, this run will never get done 5) Keep pace, this is an easy run not a PR run 6) I cannot wait for my chocolate milk 7) I now remember why I hate running in the afternoon --it is too hot. However the option of a 4:50 a.m. run this morning was not happening 8) Doing 8 miles in the afternoon tomorrow with 16 miles on Saturday morning is going to suck 9) Why can't drivers respect my right as a pedestrian?! I'm looking at you Budget moving truck that cut me off 10) The woman I passed going up the hill was right, it is hard to run up a hill 11) I should've put sunscreen on 12) I feel great, sore, but great nonetheless 13) If only I could run in the morning on Thursday and Fridays 14) Not that many curse words today -- it was an easy 7 miler 15) I'm so glad I didn't take that nap when I got home :) I imagine if there would be A LOT more if I had a little tape recorder like the study, but you get the idea. Even though the run only took 1:06, a lot of thoughts pop into a runner's mind during a run. I felt confident in today's run -- a solid 9:31 average pace for the easy run. Another easy run is on tap for tomorrow and then a long 16 on Saturday morning. It will be a tough turn around from the afternoon run on Friday to early on Saturday, but I have complete confidence that I will be successful. I am still feeling the high from Wednesday's successful tempo run.
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