Notes
Today I looked out of my window and said to myself ..."It is pretty windy, wet and wild why would I want to go out in this weather"? Then I found myself getting into running gear although feeling a resentment for going out. I looked out again and again and felt my legs very heavy going up and down stairs. I knew I was taking a risk in this treacherous weather. I also knew if I was to go out it would have to be my long run. ALL OR NOTHING. Then the next thing was that I was all dressed up to go. I wanted to do a new course today and the one I have many times thought about doing but have not come to do to this day. So, I left home prepared for the worse and a bit apprehensive what woudl be ahead of me taking also my mobile. I started very slow for the first 3 miles so to test the body and feel what CS was like before I would make the commitment. The next thing I knew I was out there with legs submerged into paddles of 1/2 metre depth for at least 6 times in my run. Strong winds, tons of water and soaked to the bone. By 8th mile I was carrying out the extra 10 lbs weight on me as Franc and Coach a couple of days ago. Then I knew there was no way back. Body had remained warm I just had to keep going to keep warm. I had to stop at least on 6 occasions to walk for several yards on the mad on the side of the road as the water levels were extremely high. By 10th mile I could feel the gravity of my clothes soaking wet and pulling me to the ground whilst my feet were floating in my shoes which were felt as if were little boats splashing the water on move right and left. I bet each one of my gloves had one pound weight as I could squeeze the water out of them on the move and rinse them time and time again. By 11th mile I was running faster so to get there sooner. My calves were tight so to forget the agony and play mind strong I thought to play the game of strides so to make it more interesting. So, at that point I did 7 X 40 sec strides. I could not believe my lack! One more mile to go and that will be me home I thought and started having these beautiful thoughts of being submerged into a nice hot bath. So, there I was again having a fast mile near the end. I was delighted when I arrived home having the best shower ever. Throughout my run I thought of Vlasis, Coach and Franc and what would be like when they were running in the heavy rain two days ago. But I also had this strong urge that some day I would like to do a run .. a looong run with Susan. I had so many beautiful thoughts and also contemplated life's struggles. But after all I Knew as I was finishing my run that I had made the choice to go out today because it was windy/wet and wild being a contrarian in life so to test myself once again. I LOVED IT.