August 31, 2010

I never would have imagined, even as recently as a few years ago that running would become so much a part of my life. Sometimes there still is a bit of apprehension as I get ready to run. Will I be able to run the distance I've planned....or rather my coach has planned for me? But as soon as the first half mile is gone, I am in the zone. I forget about the time, I forget about all the things that spin in my mind during the day. I just run. I sometimes listen to my feet hitting the pavement....or....it may sound kind of funny but how comfortable my feet feel inside my running shoes. Or even better, I listen to my breath. I goes from that uncomfortable erratic breathing the first mile and then suddenly I realize it is calm and relaxed yet I'm running. It still amazes me; I'm really running. My running body has kicked into 5th gear and is on autopilot. And now this month I have run as long as 75 minutes. I just wish it was not so hot outside. Looking for sprinklers is not always easy!! September will bring new logistics of my running schedule and the amount of miles I have run this summer....and adding into the mix, teaching high school art as well.....and my 2 clubs as well...and how one fits all this into a 24 hour day? Guess I'll find out! It's been a good running month. On to September and my first 10K. Whahoo!!