Unfortunately, the temptor got the best of me this morning. I tossed and turned in bed last night and when I finally fell asleep, it was past 2 am. There was no way I could wake up at 5:30, for a chilly 6 am run. The alarm was turned off and it was with great difficulty that I forced myself up at 7 am and trudged off to work.
One the plus side, DH joined me for 2 miles on my 6-mile run this evening. He is such a trooper! Running's not his thing, but he still faithfully accompanies me once in a while.
I feel a little relieved knowing there is still some room to cheat on my schedule!
About Me
- I Run for Fun
- I grew up in a small town in South India. Sports was the only way for me to spread my wings and see a bit of the world - a world comprising neighboring towns and cities. My athletic prowess, unfortunately did not take me beyond the state level. After graduating from college and moving away from home, running faded into the background, resuscitated by the occasional jog in the park and nudges by my father, a compulsive runner. Then, I joined DH in the US. DH in his hey-day was a sprinter par excellence. But starchy foods and a sedentary lifestyle were equally appealing to him, and introduced to this way of life, I happily adapted. Needless to say, my waistline quickly adapted too, which my brutally honest siblings never hesitated to point out. I started a run/walk routine 2-3 days a week. Coaxed by a colleague, I completed my first 5K race, which gave me what I recognized as a runners' high. For the first time in my life, I raced for the sheer pleasure of running. I was hooked! Now, 3 1/2 years and several races (5K to marathon) later, I still enjoy running and the reason, I believe, is because I RUN FOR FUN.
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