And the hits keep on coming!

My body is rebelling against running at the moment. Its a double-edged sword. I am super grumpy without physical activity and nothing is more physical than running. Somehow, I just seem to not be getting back into the groove. I still make myself do *something* 60 minutes a day - but thats nothing when one is used to putting in 12-13miles daily on average.

The body feels like its in pain. Constantly. If I really felt sorry for myself I would say that God is playing a cruel joke on me since this is what I love the most. But I know thats not the case. Hes simply saying to me that I can plan to run or do a race or any activity or all that I want, but hes got the final say. And right now he seems to say "Ha! Fat chance, Aditi, fat chance".

Anyway, I have done 2 5 miler's since my last post that have left me completely wiped out. Today was my longest workout which lasted 80 minutes. Nothing significant but its the most I've done for weeks. 6 miles followed by the most freezing 10 laps in the pool. How pathetic is that? I took almost 70 minutes to run 6 miles because 2 skinny dogs decided to accompany me and I walked with them for a bit. So hard to resist!

Its the end of the week here. Its overcast everyday so I take it as Asia's version of Christmas. Heehee! This is the time of year when people are generally on their best behavior. I am contemplating handing out candy canes on my run one of these days. I know I'd love sugar early in the morning and no one does that anymore. Watch out!

A hesitant comeback!

Not quite a dramatic comeback. This space has been very quiet lately and for good reason. I ran today for the second time in 25 days - outdoors. I made time on a treadmill 8 times. 7 in India and once elsewhere. I also caused 2 treadmills to break down - who knew one could overheat a treadmill when its on maximum??? I will have this story and much more in a few days :-)

12k in 50 minutes this morning. I want this to be happy - because this blog has been so grey for so long so I will leave you with a few things that I didnt know about myself.

French fries eaten in tandem with a Toblerone is comfort food (as are winter Eve apples with Chamomile tea)

I whine when I'm cold - *alot*.

I have the smallest feet on an adult female - and wearing the smallest available mountain boots, when they are still 2 sizes too big, and climbing 800 steep steps will leave your thighs aching for days - even though your a runner.

I have the worst memory of anyone I know.

I loathe make-up. This one is surprising. Spending 10days in the great outdoors and not wearing a speck of it is liberating. I can live without a mirror.

I can live without being "connected" but I cant live without a hairbrush.

That running in high altitude when its very very windy and cold makes me fall backwards because I dont have enough weight to support myself up.

I cry - *alot*

Brothers are the best!!