Granted, there's a difference between "not so bad" and "good," but really the only reason I'm hesitant and this exact second to say I could be "good" at running is because I'm still god-awful slow. Not as god-awful slow as I was in the very very beginning, but still solidly back of the pack. Yet I don't feel like I lumber, or lurch, or struggle. At least, not lately. Since telling my coach I wanted to "start over" with regards to my running, I feel like I'm actually doing a good job. Performing well.
It's weird. It's also fan-freaking-tastic. Now if I could just get the rest of my life to run (ha ha) so smoothly!
Congrats on your runner's high! :)
ReplyDeleteThanks =)
DeleteI love those runs, don't they just make you want to conquer the world? I hope you have more of them.
ReplyDeleteThank you! =) I do, too. =)
DeleteI don't blame you for feeling proud - you should! Most of us can't run PERIOD, so speed isn't even a consideration. ;-)
ReplyDeleteI try to remind myself of that - that no matter how slowly I'm going, I'm still moving faster than people who aren't out there. It's tough, though, because all my runner friends are so much faster than I am! Oh, well. =)
DeleteI looove those runs! I think the runs like that are the elusive ones that we all keep trying for. Glad you had such a great run! And yes, you're right (in regards to your previous comment), you ARE doing awesome as long as you're out there!
ReplyDeleteSo many of my runs are on the "crappy" side that when I get a run like this one, I am just sooo happy! =)
DeleteYes me too!!
DeleteWooHoo - best feeling ever!!! And, speed doesn't matter - it is just the joy of running!!!
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