Date: 6/3
Time: 7:37AM
Duration: 29.5 mins
Place: Booth / Hatch circle
Distance today: 3 miles Total for the week: 6 Miles
Sit ups today: 0 Total for the week: 25
Weather: 68°, Humidity: 42%, and the Wind:6 mph
This morning I woke up nice and refreshed, although I didn't go to bed early as I intended to. I had it in mind today that I would beat my time. I felt like I had the energy to do it and I did! I was beginning to wonder what it was that I was doing differently! One thing that I've noticed is that the first 1/2 mile is HARD! I can't wait to get past that first segment of the run. Once I'm past that, I'm in good shape.
It's funny how sometimes I play games with myself to keep my motivation up. Sometimes I will run according to where I am. At times I run past certain businesses where I know who may be watching me as I run past. I really try to pour it on then I pull back when I get past them. As you know, I have been running with my ipod and the songs are timed just right for the type of motivation I need during that segment of the run. The first song.."Early in the morning". That works. Then the next song is "I got the feeling" (I'm just getting in my groove). The third song is a lot more aggressive and boastful..."8 miles by JayZ". I need that to push me on since I'm 1/2 way at that point. Then "Show Stopper"...this is when I show off a little in front of the stores. By the time I get to Eminims song, I am coming down the home stretch and needing the motivation to push. That song starts off by saying...."If you had just one shot, one opportunity...would you capture it, or just let is slip???" THAT gets me going!
My goal now is to run with the ipod all week, then on Saturdays for my long run, I will run without it, as I would in the marathon. The ipod is like a coach, talking to me in my head. During the actual event, the coach can't be there with me so...there ya go.
Well, I am off to start my day. I'm feeling great!
One Bridge....
Tuesday, June 3, 2008
Monday, June 2, 2008
Pier to Peak - 91 days to go
Date: 6/2
Time: 9:30AM
Duration: 30 mins
Place: Booth / Hatch circle
Distance today: 3 miles Total for the week: 3 Miles
Sit ups today: 25 Total for the week: 25
Weather: 72°. and rising, Humidity:34%, and the Wind: 12 mph
Well, it was rather tough getting up this morning although it shouldnt have been since I took a two hour nap yesterday and I took yesterday off ... no running, no exercise. I just felt like resting my body.
After my run I enjoyed a nice warm breakfast of fresh spinach, 1/2 yam and a handfull of almonds and water.
Todays run was a pleasure. In fact, as I think of it, I am reminded of that song called "Daydream", by the Loving Spoonfulls. Take a look at some of the lyrics.
"Daydream"
what a day for a daydream
what a day for a daydreamin' boy
and im lost in a daydream
dreamin bout my bundle of joy
and even if time aint really on my side
its one of those days for takin' a walk outside
i'm blowin the day to take a walk in the sun
and fall on my face on somebodies new mowed lawn
Cute, isn't it? I thought of it because during the run I was able to let my mind drift off to various things, but something in particular that I thought of were trees. How often do you stop and think about trees? I thought about how old various trees were and all the benefits of trees....shade, and oxygen and fruits and nuts, and homes and shelter for animals, a place for territory markings (LOL) for some and the list goes on and on. Of course these are benefits of LIVE trees. I didnt want to think about the benefits of them after they been cut. That list is even longer, but in some ways I felt badly about cutting them down. LONG LIVE THE INTERNET...THE GREAT TREE SAVER!
I had a friend who loved trees. She used to sit underneath them and wonder aloud about how old it was, and what it's been through. It is fascinating to consider the life of a tree. Who planted it and why? I like thinking of the symbolism of trees, "Like a tree planted by the water", I shall not be moved! You got that right.
Well, I am off to start my day. I feel good about the start of my morning. I'm looking forward to another one...tomorrow....Lord willing.
One Bridge....
Time: 9:30AM
Duration: 30 mins
Place: Booth / Hatch circle
Distance today: 3 miles Total for the week: 3 Miles
Sit ups today: 25 Total for the week: 25
Weather: 72°. and rising, Humidity:34%, and the Wind: 12 mph
Well, it was rather tough getting up this morning although it shouldnt have been since I took a two hour nap yesterday and I took yesterday off ... no running, no exercise. I just felt like resting my body.
After my run I enjoyed a nice warm breakfast of fresh spinach, 1/2 yam and a handfull of almonds and water.
Todays run was a pleasure. In fact, as I think of it, I am reminded of that song called "Daydream", by the Loving Spoonfulls. Take a look at some of the lyrics.
"Daydream"
what a day for a daydream
what a day for a daydreamin' boy
and im lost in a daydream
dreamin bout my bundle of joy
and even if time aint really on my side
its one of those days for takin' a walk outside
i'm blowin the day to take a walk in the sun
and fall on my face on somebodies new mowed lawn
Cute, isn't it? I thought of it because during the run I was able to let my mind drift off to various things, but something in particular that I thought of were trees. How often do you stop and think about trees? I thought about how old various trees were and all the benefits of trees....shade, and oxygen and fruits and nuts, and homes and shelter for animals, a place for territory markings (LOL) for some and the list goes on and on. Of course these are benefits of LIVE trees. I didnt want to think about the benefits of them after they been cut. That list is even longer, but in some ways I felt badly about cutting them down. LONG LIVE THE INTERNET...THE GREAT TREE SAVER!
I had a friend who loved trees. She used to sit underneath them and wonder aloud about how old it was, and what it's been through. It is fascinating to consider the life of a tree. Who planted it and why? I like thinking of the symbolism of trees, "Like a tree planted by the water", I shall not be moved! You got that right.
Well, I am off to start my day. I feel good about the start of my morning. I'm looking forward to another one...tomorrow....Lord willing.
One Bridge....
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