Generally, I hit the gym in the morning before my brain has time to figure out what I'm doing.聽 It's a good tactic, you should try it.聽 Also, when I start early, my workout burns fat rather than fuel.
Yesterday, 10 minutes after starting on the treadmill...I employed the same kind of strategy and broke into a run.聽 Yes, you read that correctly.聽 I started running...and nothing, absolutely nothing, was chasing me. 聽
There was a time when I could not run...and that was only about 10 months ago...so now, running feels like freedom and makes me feel really alive.聽 Wow, I never thought I'd say that.聽 Could it be that I actually like to run?聽 No, that can't be it.
This past Saturday, I ran for 20 minutes in a row, and so of course yesterday I had to go faster and further.聽 I cranked the speed to 10 KM / hour and I gave 'er for 30 minutes.聽 I ran 5K!聽 I ran 5K...for reals.聽 Did I mention that I ran 5 whole kilometres in half an hour?聽 Well, I did.聽 And, it felt great!聽 Until the ninja appeared from out of nowhere, surprised me, and I dropped my MP3 player on the moving tread which then shot it off the end and landed it at his feet.聽 I nearly did the same, until I grabbed a handrail and steadied myself.聽 Woops.聽 Classic Suzie.
Run 5K = Winning.
Drop iPod, make fool of self = Par for the course.
And yes, I do believe I like running.聽 But, don't tell anyone. 聽
