Today, I went for my first run since the marathon.
It. Was. Glorious!
I felt so free and happy. I didn't have any pain in my foot, the cold air gave me a little extra energy, and I hadn't realized how much I missed running on the golf course! The whole run was like being reunited with my best friend!
After my run, Sanya Richards-Ross's voice came over Nike+ and congratulated me on a good workout. I kind of laughed; I did not consider this run a workout. Physically it had all the makings of a workout, but mentally and emotionally it was such a treat.
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| I put my shoes on and realized my D-chip was still there! That gave me a little extra pep in my step! |
It made me pause and kind of think about how I look at running. I've always said that I don't like working out, and I still mean that. I just don't enjoy "working out" in general. It's why I've never been a consistent gym-goer; it's why I often skip cross-training days even though I know they're good for me.
But oooh, how I love running!
I guess it still counts as a workout (physically, at least), but I just don't put it in that category!
In other news, I got a coupon code for my professional race pictures and ordered them. Here I am crossing the finish line!
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| This picture absolutely fills me with joy. |
I'm going to order prints and make a scrapbook. I can't wait to get started on it!
Do you put workouts you love in the same "working out" category as other workouts?
Does that question even make sense?
ABK
AWESOME finishing pic!!!!!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteI was so glad to get a good one because obviously I wanted to be able to display it!
DeleteYou look so happy and put together in your finishing picture! I hope you frame that one!
ReplyDeleteOh I definitely plan to frame it!
DeleteI love your finishing picture! :) I'm so glad the run went well for you <3
ReplyDeleteMe too! I was so relieved!
DeleteGreat finish line picture! :) A run after any sort of time off IS such a treat! I guess I would still call it a workout, but a more enjoyable one!
ReplyDeleteIt's more a workout of love as opposed to necessity I guess!
DeleteI can see that you are absolutely filled with joy in the picture! It's no wonder looking at it fills you with joy. I love finishing line pictures, I think they are the most motivating thing ever!
ReplyDeleteI don't consider most runs workouts either... but speedwork day definitely counts as a workout!
It's so true that looking at finishing pics makes me want to go run. They're awesome motivation.
DeleteIt's great how you saved some energy for a perfect finishing picture!
ReplyDeletePriorities!
DeleteYou rock!!! Love the photo!
ReplyDeleteI'm kind of in the same boat as you - I hate working out but looooove running. However, in the past two years I have really come to love strength-training days in the winter. It's hard to run when it has been snowing (especially the last 3 days here!) and I just love getting my sweat on. Makes me feel really good :)
Love that you enjoyed your run!!!
I guess because I never NEED to find a different workout due to weather, I prefer to pick running over anything else!
DeleteI LOVE your finisher picture! It is perfect!!
ReplyDeleteIt really does capture the joy/relief perfectly!
DeleteThat is a FANTASTIC finish picture! I don't consider running a workout either. It's a necessity of life.
ReplyDeleteTotally agreed...running is a MUST for me.
DeleteWhat an AWESOME race picture!!! Congrats!!!
ReplyDeleteThank you!!
DeleteWow that's a great finisher's photo!!!! I always look like death haha! Glad you had a great run!!
ReplyDeleteI was just so relieved and crying such happy tears...I guess I'm lucky I wasn't ugly crying when they snapped this! lol
DeleteLove the pic! Congrats again! It's great when a run can just be a run with no pressure!
ReplyDeleteIt did just feel good to run for me and not as a training run for anything!
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