So on Friday, I got home actually a bit earlier than normal. But, this was planned because I had two errands to run, before businesses close(5pm). After picking up contacts, attempting to mail a package, I headed home. I was able to compose close to 10 excuses for why I probably should not go out on the road and do my run. Luckily for me, Jon was home, so I could discuss at length with him all of these excuses, and how I really didn't need to go run. But, despite my extreme deficiency in motivation, I pulled myself up stairs, changed into my "running clothes". I came down and assessed the time, it was close to 5:15ish, and I knew that my work out would be a good 30 minutes. I apparently checked facebook, complained some more, watched something on TV, and then eventually I propelled myself out of the house. Not an easy task on a Friday afternoon, but I had something to look forward to. I was meeting up with some neighborhood friends for dinner and drinks at 6:05. So, let's get this task done, and get to the fun stuff.
Of course, the brisk 5 minute walk was a piece of cake, I've been walking all my life, it's not all that difficult. Usually, I'm always in a rush, so brisk isn't too challenging either. As the run/walk cycles began I felt better, and worse at the same time. My breathing was easier, and less laborious. But, my pace was TURTLE slow. I was fatigued from work, and the workout I had done two days prior. Nonetheless, I pushed through, and made it to the 1/2 way mark. Interestingly enough, I always think that's the hardest part, but once there at that midway point, I realize I'm wrong and the last 1/2 is equally as hard if not harder. A friend from work gave me suggestion, that I feel really helped. She told me to keep my head angled straight, and not up or drastically down. This helps promote airflow to and from the lungs, ha ha. Common sense right, but for whatever reason, I do tend to run with my head tilted a bit high. By focusing on this I really think my breathing was improved. I kept my pace at slow, and decided that running was challenging enough, no need to kill myself :) So, it all went quite uneventful, until I was exactly 3 houses away from my house. On the corner of my street, and another street there's this really great sidewalk. I enjoy using sidewalks so that I don't have to worry about cars/drivers. But this sidewalk has it out for me. Every single time I walk on this sidewalk, I trip on the smallest raised concrete area. My secret fear is that the neighbors I've never met, who live right here on this corner, sit in their house and wait for my appearance, and partake in the delight of my clumsiness. I've tried desperately to teach myself that this area is a hazard, to make myself more aware, but no matter the attempts, I am always so focused the tunes being pumped into my ears that I find myself flying through the air, and then flailing to catch myself so that I don't fall.
Dear Town Of Holly Springs,
Please send someone to fix this sidewalk, it may very well be the death of me.
Sincerely, G
When I arrived at home, having survived the run/walk, and the vicious sidewalk that is out to get me, I realized that I simply had 10 minutes to get ready for my girls night out date!! Anyone who knows me, knows 10 minutes is not ample enough time to do anything! But, regardless, I pulled it off in 15 minutes and was dressed and in my car. I won't mention that I felt as if I was still sweating profusely, and had to use the air conditioner full blast blowing on my face, nor the fact that my face was uncommonly red, and no I didn't use too much blush. Heck at this rate, I may never need to use blush again... Running just gives me a nice RED glow, oh just about on every inch of my face.
I had a fabulous evening, but I was exhausted. After working, running, rushing, and then relaxing, I felt very very tired. Tomorrow I embark on the last run session before moving onto Week 2. I think we'll have to have a ceremony of some sort to celebrate the completion of Week 1. I'm curious about Week 2, so I think curiosity will get me to work out at least 2 more times. :)
Happy Weekend everyone!!!
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