Frustration leads to anxiety which leads to anger. As much as I want to blog about happy things, I think its more inspiring to see ups and downs of something and how one overcomes their own shortcomings every single day. The last year has seen me struggling alot with running. The reason I started blogging about it was because I put in alot of miles for a recreational runner - on average 100 mile weeks while holding onto a demanding 60 hour a week banking job. I then made the transition back into academia, while continuing to run through the night. Right now, I can barely make it 7 miles and that too is a STRUGGLE!
It has been raining alot for the past twelve hours. I was so adamant though, that I still put on my big boy shorts and left promising myself that I would run eighty minutes continuously even if it killed me. I wore my Mizuno shorts since it doesnt stick to the skin during a heavy downpour. And there it was - I did run but stupidity as always took over - feeling very annoyed at the stinging pain in my lungs (because I am so unfit right now!!!), I peeled off my t-shirt and jumped into the ocean. The water was cold and it was pouring heavily. Not a soul in sight - and it was beautiful. I only survived in there for 10 minutes or so, swimming is very difficult for me right now because my breathing isnt disciplined anymore.
All in all, not a bad morning and I would say its been my best workout since I've been back. Not much competition here! I was out there for an hour and twenty eight productive minutes - no walking at all.
This is a happy time of year and nice weather to be outdoors in - so get out there and run already (its my favorite running mantra)!
