Mind games
I began running the morning of August 20, 2006 after a long, long absence. I ran a fair bit in elementary and high school – cross country and various track & field events. My excuse for not getting out there was that I needed new runners. I still need new runners but I’d had enough of my own excuses.
That first run a week ago was not so much running and quite a bit of walking. I was stiffer than a board for the next few days. Things are better now. If you want, you can check back to see how well I am doing … in consistency that is. You’ll find the link on the left side near the top. I do this out of my own selfish needs for accountability and encouragement.
Running is mostly a mind-game for me: can I get myself out of bed, can a choose a suitable pace, can I push myself those last few squares of the sidewalk? No distractions — just me and the pavement…and maybe a few of the regulars I pass each morning. Perhaps I’ll write their stories in the future.
