So I just completed my first 10-mile run ever, and needless to say I am ecstatic about reaching this personal running milestone. During my time out on the pavement, numerous thoughts crossed my mind. The 10 best are as follows:
1: It's a beautiful day. There's nothing better for a morning run than perfect weather.
2. Light bulb! I had a spectacular idea for a race day shirt:
3. I'm really digging my new Amphipod RunLite Hydration Belt. It later will prove to be a life-saver on this run, and it forces me to stand a little more upright than I usually do.
4. Mile 5: HALFWAY. I love the midpoint of my runs, especially "out-and-back" ones. It's all downhill from here.
5. Mile 7: my feet hurt. Both of my feet are a little sore at this point, but I always like to think back to a Nike ad I saw once that read: There comes a time when you'd rather injure your body than injure your pride. It's definitely not the smartest training motto, but it's a little nice motivation.
6. This song:
"Country Roads" by: Pretty Lights
7. Mile 8: Sir, meet the wall.
Ouch.
8. I have the best friends in the world. I realize that this has absolutely nothing to do with running at all, but I ran past a familiar place on my run today. This place holds countless memories with the coolest people I know. I'm glad I have them.
9. Truth:
10. As I turn down my street, legs feeling like Jell-O, I can't help but feel accomplished. While I'm still nowhere near where I want to be for my eventual race goals, this is perfect for where I am now. From struggling with 2 miles at the beginning of the summer to this, it's amazing where you can go with a little hard work and a positive mental attitude.
4. Mile 5: HALFWAY. I love the midpoint of my runs, especially "out-and-back" ones. It's all downhill from here.
5. Mile 7: my feet hurt. Both of my feet are a little sore at this point, but I always like to think back to a Nike ad I saw once that read: There comes a time when you'd rather injure your body than injure your pride. It's definitely not the smartest training motto, but it's a little nice motivation.
6. This song:
"Country Roads" by: Pretty Lights
7. Mile 8: Sir, meet the wall.
8. I have the best friends in the world. I realize that this has absolutely nothing to do with running at all, but I ran past a familiar place on my run today. This place holds countless memories with the coolest people I know. I'm glad I have them.
9. Truth:
10. As I turn down my street, legs feeling like Jell-O, I can't help but feel accomplished. While I'm still nowhere near where I want to be for my eventual race goals, this is perfect for where I am now. From struggling with 2 miles at the beginning of the summer to this, it's amazing where you can go with a little hard work and a positive mental attitude.
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