Honestly, I think today's run was my most painful. Before I elaborate, I have to brag a little and tell you all that on Saturday night, I ran eight miles without stopping to walk. Ran the whole thing. So, I know that I can easily do six miles on flat terrain, especially considering the first three miles of the Saturday run were almost straight uphill!! So, today after the kids were all at school, I got my little water pack on and my iPod in and I was ready and rarin to go. I had had some allergies for a few days, but nothing horrible so far. Boy, did that change.
I went out into the cool morning air, and started going. The wind was blowing in my face which didn't bother me at first, but then I got to about a third of a mile and it really started picking up. The air here is extremely dry, not to mention all the smoke smell in the air from Herriman. (I love you, Becky.) I was running, and my eyes were pouring out water. My nose was on fire, literally, or at least that's how it felt. I have never wanted to cry so badly during a run as I did today. People driving by must have thought I WAS crying because my face was all scrunched up, tears were pouring out of my eyes and I was sniffeling so much. I would like to think that I am one tough cookie, but this run really tested that theory.
Against all odds, though, I kept going. Granted, I didn't run the whole thing, but it really wasn't a mental thing. I literally couldn't see, so I had to slow down. The wind was really blowing by about mile three. My cheeks under my eyes were completely raw by this time from me rubbing away the tears and the wind blowing against the wetness for so long. Oh, it was so miserable!!!! I can't put enough exclamation points to emphasize how miserable it was. But, I did it. All six miles, albeit slowly, but done just the same. I AM one tough cookie after all.
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4 comments:
It is good that you are one tough cookie, because those are the only kind I don't like to eat. Well unless they are dipped in milk. I wonder what you would look like dipped in milk. :~p
I am sorry that your run sucked today. Our allergies were worse today as well. You are Amazing! I am proud of you that you kept going. I would have turned against the wind and realized I was at the end of my run rather quickly, so then I could go inside. ;) I guess that is why I am not called a runner. Sure love ya! :)
I am very proud of you for toughing it out. You should be too. Keep up the good work, I intend to join you soon. Love you.
Believe me, Carina, if I were dipped in milk, I would probably have a tough time not eating myself! =) Hopefully, that was my low point and my allergies can only get better from here!
Oh Man, I was finally able to stop imagining you as a scrumptious cookie dipped in milk trying to eat yourself. I have to say, I love ya Lindsay!
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