I've had company these past few days - thanks friend. I left home at 4:46am with just a quick swig of water. My lucky t-shirt had been washed so I knew I was going to run long. Yes, I am *that* obsessive - but you knew that by now (hello? 4:46, 274 steps?...see how hard it is to live with me?!). My ponytail was just right - had enough bounce, everything was just....perfect. Anyway, moving on!
I ran out with an extra spring in my step. Even though, it had been 3 days since my last run, it came back to me like a familiar smell. Running is always familiar, never a stranger. It wasnt easy but the weather was just perfect. I ran 16 miles (25k). The last 4 miles were run @ MP. Runs that start out slow and end in negative splits are my favorite kind. I started off quite slow and had to stop for a few seconds because my hair came undone, otherwise it was all smooth. Came back and dove into some icy water and scarfed down a melon - always yummy.
I've been keeping away from the going-ons around the house and with most of the people close to me. Ever get that feeling where you just cant be bothered? Thats been me - yes, selfish - very very selfish.
I must confess - I didnt smile yesterday. I know I said I would, but I didnt. Its like I was concentrating so hard that I almost looked mean! Yes, I overthink everything...
I should write this down - I made artichoke pesto yesterday. They had these tiny baby ones and they took me back to spring in Australia. So I brought them back, cleaned them up, steamed them and then whizzed them up in the processor. Chopped fresh tomatoes, sun-dried tomatoes, pesto was folded through some wholewheat pasta with generous shavings of parmesan - that was my breakfast. Yes, its an unorthodox breakfast but it works for me. I top this with two poached eggs. This and my melon was a great start to the day with a nice 16miler!
I have another 200 steps this pm - 40minutes in total.
P.S. I'm still not 100% ok with the person mentioned in the post below. We talked but something is missing - I am very disappointed....
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