So I am writing to you this morning in a state of sheer shock. In recent times two people have convinced me (on purpose or otherwise) that running might be more fun than it looks. (you know who you are). Thinking back to gradeschool and that incident with the running and the tree root (more on that another day) I should have learned my lesson but - it seem some lessons are harder to learn than others...
I woke up early (6:00 am) and thought - now this this is a day for running. Not that I would know - but I thought it nonetheless. So I donned my most attractive yoga suit and put my hair up in a very peppy pony tail and went in search of appropriate shoes. (no - not the moon boots from the gym...
http://funnygirlfromcanada.blogspot.com/2005/12/more-laughing-anyone.html) The "cross trainers" that I have are in actual fact my k-swiss skateboarding shoes and probably not designed for running (and no, I can't skateboard). Anyways - I looked pretty good! I went to the front steps and did some imaginary stretching, tightened my pony tail and off I went. I was a superhero - for the first 20 seconds... then it went downhill after I went down the hill... strangely enough it was a hill that did me in on the return trip.... but on with the story. So I made it about three blocks before I was overcome with the need to stop and regain the ability to breath. And here I thought I was in kind of okay shape. Evidently this is another illusion I carry with me. I decided that I should go home since this was really embarrassing and hopefully none of the neighbours had spotted me yet so I turned around - back towards the coffee and a really comfy couch. Just then - two neighbours emerged (husband and wife) all done up in the most fabulous running gear; shoes that matched (and said something like 'nuclear' on them), camel bags and lovely sweat wicking shirts (also matching). They exclaimed "Oh, you run?!" I just stared like a deer in headlights. "Well. Wish we'd known. You should run with us." I stared, it got awkward so... I nodded.(WHY DID I DO THAT?) I think I just agreed to go running with two people who obviously know how - AND look a hell of a lot less like a special needs person doing it. With a chipper little wave - off they went as speedy as two little human Alfaromeos - only a swirl of dust left in their wake. What have I done?
(S How do I cleverly disguise my links under a word?)
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Looks like you've been roped in! Best thing to do is to tell them you're a running noob so they don't take you on the 'easy run'...at least not too early.
Make sure to stretch lots to avoid those annoying pulled muscles!
Good for you liz! Proactively managing my health is something I'm beginning to consider this early in the game (or late depending on your perspective) as well. Gotta keep up with the kids somehow ><
Not too many claps on the back just yet Tobiwan Kanobe. (was that you "tard claps"?) Anyways - I think I might pretend to be injured or something. I am awful at it. It's all about the indoor workouts from here.
Off the subject, I have sent you visual aid attached to an email detailing how one disguises a link under a word. Good luck Liz!
Welcome to hell - I mean running. I run often and I NEVER get up and think "This would be a good morning for running" - the hardest part of running for me is the steps getting me out of the door. For your nieghbors, when they ask, tell them you recently pulled a tendon or ligament and you are "Taking it slow" to make sure there isn't any strain - this excuse is good for about 1-3 years if you milk it right - it also explains why, while running, you are getting passed by tricycles.
Tobiwan - thanks for the info. Will try it soon.
Beth - yes. That IS good advice. I think an ant lapped my on the way home. Is that worse than a tricycle? I think it might be...
Your are Nice. And so is your site! Maybe you need some more pictures. Will return in the near future.
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This site is one of the best I have ever seen, wish I had one like this.
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