I got up at 6 so I could try out my new shoes this morning. As I got ready in the bathroom, I heard the rain pelting the window. Let the debate begin!
Brain: You don’t have to go for a run this morning. Go later. Now, go back to bed.
Body: But you prrrrooooomised.
Brain: Oh, stop whining. Just go later today.
Body: But what if it’s still raining later?
Brain: So.
Body: So, it’s still going to be hard and we’re going to have to push the kid in the BOB with the non-aerodynamic rain cover on it. Plus, we have crap to do today. Just get OUT there.
Brain: Okay, we can get dressed, but I’m sure we’ll change our mind when we get downstairs.
I’m happy to report, Body won. I went for my run this morning. Once again, this blog held me accountable as I thought about the last line of yesterday’s post. I also thought about my new shoes all tucked in their box. I gotta wake ’em up!
Actually, I was hesitant for second to wear them in the rain, but I got over that pretty quickly.
It was raining hard outside. A heavy rain. A soaking rain. Plus wind. I may have let the conditions get to me. My legs were weak noodles weighted down by heavy feet.
My new Sauconys were so comfortable, but I am worried they are making me run a little flat-footed. Just my left foot, though. After a couple of miles, I tightened the laces. Better, but still felt and heard a big “clomp” every time my left shoe hit the ground. I could feel my right foot slipping around a little, too, but it didn’t seem to be hitting the ground in the same annoying way as my left.
I kept running and I couldn’t stop fixating on that left foot. Then I thought maybe I should just run and quit thinking so much! This worked a little. But then I started focusing on how creepy it was outside. Dark. Shiny roads and sidewalks. Rustling leaves. Swaying trees.
Yikes!
Unfortunately, that didn’t help me run faster.
3.01 Miles: 32:29
Average Pace: 10:48
Mile 1: 10:45
Mile 2: 11:07
Mile 3: 10:33
8 comments
Hope you figure out the shoes.. Way to get out there!!
Yay Kerrie! You went out at SIX AM! Holy cow. You are hardcore, girl. 🙂
WOW 6am and in the pouring rain! Kudos to you Kerrie!!!
Yay for getting out there!
Your new running shoes are much nicer than the ones I bought over the holidays. I hope they just felt weird because they were new and they fit differently than your old ones.
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Awesome job BODY!!!! Way to kick brain's a$$! 😀 Hope you figure out the shoe thing, I love my Saucony's.
Just found your blog and wanted to say hello. I'm so proud for you. You are following the same path that I did in my 30's. Now 46, with many marathons and half marathons behind me, it's an accomplishment that no one can take from me. I did that. You know, your sweet boy might not remember, but you might consider what I'm planning to do. I plan to make quilts for both of my daughters out of all my race shirts….so when I'm their old mom, they can be proud of me, and find the motivation to pursue their own healthy paths. I wish you all the very best. Good job for getting out there. You're awesome!! happy 2010