I forgot what it's like!

I forgot what it's like to be a runner. I haven't been one for months, after all. I forgot what it's like to be tight all the time, to feel like my toenails could fall off at any time, to have to keep flip flops in my car at all times so I can switch into them at the end of the day when my toes want freedom. And the best of all: the rice krispies knees are back. I also hadn't eaten cereal in a long time, and now I'm back to my usual runner's breakfast. It's all worth it, though. I feel like I'm getting my body back and I feel wonderful.

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It feels good to run again

I guess I really did forget how much I just love running. Andy: You're not going to use your Garmin anymore??? This after I suggested maybe I should get a plain old watch that just tells the time. I forgot how much fun it is to just run and not worry about where I'm going or how far I've gone. Time restraints still exists, especially during the week, so I do have to check the time. But I don't really miss the mile beeps on my Garmin, and it's actually more fun to log onto www.usatf.org to map out my run. Did I actually go as far as I wanted?

Today's run was great. I had 40 minutes, but squeezed out 45. I was hoping to run at least 4 miles, and I actually did 4.20. Not bad! With only two runs under my belt, I already feel better.

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Run time: 00:47:00

Distance: 4.20 miles

Starting over

I don't think I've ever gone this long without running...and it shows. I gotta say, I love Phil Kaplan, but I NEED cardio! Yikes. I went from feeling great to not being able to fit into nearly any of my pants. VERY scary. To make matters worse, the temps dropped. More than I expected. Then a breakthrough: B&G let us keep their treadmill at our place. Woohoo! I ran yesterday for the first time in a very long time and it was great! Four miles. Until I get back into it for real, I'm leaving the Garmin behind. I might not even run outside. I don't care how fast I'm going, as long as I run at least 4 miles. I can't wait to get back on the machine again tomorrow.

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Run time: 00:45:00

Distance: 4.25 miles