But there are a few occasions when I find myself in the strange state of mind where I want to go for a run. These times are few and far between. The last time I was suffering from this ailment I went out and bought a pair of running tights so that I could run in the snow. See? It really makes me do crazy things!
I found myself in this certifiable mental state yesterday morning. I was laying in my queen size bed, underneath a down comforter, sipping on a delicious cup of joe when something sinister seized control of my body and I found myself getting out of bed, grabbing a pair of shorts, strapping on my New Balance and then I proceeded to jog for about a mile and a half. Maybe it had something to do with the fact that it was 60 degrees and sunny outside or that I had not done any physical activity for about a month. But lets be honest, the Devil definitely made me do it.
The absolutely crazy part of the story is that I think I enjoyed it. I know, I know! Please pray for me! I am confident that this is a momentary lapse, but in light of my earlier admission of 'little-to-no-self-discipline' I fear I may again succumb to the urge to run. I am confident that I will regain the control of my faculties eventually (if not - an intervention please!), but until then.....look for me pounding the pavement with the rest of the nuts jobs.
4 comments:
Two things to help motivate your running. Get a free, month at a glance, pocket size Hallmark calendar at any card store and start a running log. Record all your miles and keep a running total. I’m set to reach the distance around the world at the equator next summer, DV. Then sign up for a road race. There are two in St. Louis this Saturday and three the following Saturday including the Frozen Buns Run: http://www.stlouistrackclub.com/calendar.htm
From an old running nut job, Captain Picard.
Pay no attention to the crazy Canadian captain. The couch needs your butt to have a purpose in life. Should you get out and run then the couch might lose the ponch shaped divot that it currently has.
Cmdr La Forge
Oh, be careful. Don't start that running log, or you'll get hooked. I started running about six years ago and it's been getting worse ever since. I'm glad it's finally getting cold here. No more guilt about staying in. I'm on my winter break from jogging!
Riker
I wish I had started a log when I first began running. I have no record of my first 20 or so years of running. My best guess is that I am already well into my 2nd lap around the equator but unfortunately I'll never know for sure.
Q
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