Up at 0445, on the street at 0500. Ran 3 miles-actually ran the entire distance. Felt great. My joints held up and my cardiovascular system held up as well. Once again, I found the zone. The meditative quality of the zone cleanses my soul. After the run, I went to work for 12 hours. I felt pretty energized all day.
I have been thinking. If three miles gives me this clarity, what would increasing the mileage do for me? Say 10 miles, or maybe 26.2. I recently watched this documentary on the Sahara Desert Runners. These crazy bastards ran across the entire Sahara in about 111 days. They averaged about 60 miles a day. They exhausted many pairs of shoes before their blistered and bloodied feet reached their goal. Endurance athletes of this caliber inspire me to do great things. I could do this. Eventually, that is, after conditioning and preparation. Self-fulfillment is found, sometimes, in reaching outside of what one thinks he/she can accomplish. Maybe I'll do an Ironman someday. Think I'm crazy? So be it. I am on fire and the train is gaining speed. Hold on tight and watch. You might be surprised......
Hungry
4 comments:
Toot, toot, I hear the train now.
Take 'er easy Hungry!
I really appreciate your enthusiasm as i sometimes struggle to find motivation. Your "Baby Oil" picture keeps me pretty motivated to change the aesthetics and physical conditioning of my body as well. Keep up the strong work- I need you!
The good thing of running is that you can really get fitter and fitter, you see the benefits coming and the personal improovements! For the only fact you manage to wake up at 4.45 you have all my esteem. Great you found "the zone"!
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