Things I've Missed This Summer
I read this post this morning, and it reminded me why I love running. I go on and on about weights, because I do love them. But running doesn't always get so much press around here.
Summer has been hot. The weight room at the Y has been packed with annoying teenagers (while as individuals they might be fine, in large packs they quickly become obnoxious). It's been difficult for me to get out and do much running, other than an early morning quickie. When the temps hit the upper 90s or 100s, with the humidity at 80%, they're telling people NOT to go out & exercise.
All this adds up to workouts that have become rather perfunctory - I do them so I can lose more weight. But I seem to have misplaced my joy. And I've begun to get that frantic feel about losing the weight again - like, if I don't get below 150 by tomorrow, the world will end. I hate feeling like that. I continue to struggle to find the happy place between manic and apathetic.
I love summer, but now I am feeling ready for the fall. Ready to be able to go out & run for 2 or 3 hours without having heat stroke. I miss the time where it's just me & the thoughts in my head. When I don't feel so frantic to lose weight, get stuff done, etc. Time to slow down & enjoy the run.
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I was reading Mid-Pack Mom's blog, I can so totally relate to what she wrote. I feel renewed each time I run. I also know that high temperatures rob some of the joy of running, though I'm crazy enough now that I enjoy almost any run, regardless of the weather. But there is just something special about running on a cool brisk day, when the air is fresh, cool breeze in the face - this is real joy!
Ah, but you will be singing the praises of gentle temperatures and warm breezes when those of us up north are pounding the 'mill to avoid losing extremities to frostbite. Enjoy.
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