I'm starting to get my mojo back. Perhaps it was the crummy weather we've had since June. I was sort of going through the motions, but not really feeling anything towards running, good or bad. It was just kind of meh. Even my non running workouts were meh. A few days with sunshine and it changes everything. Today I got out to run a little later than I wanted to, but I still got out there. The sun was out and I spent most of the run going into the wind, which kept me from burning out. I also ran a different route than normal. Instead of running my usual Mission Bay Park route north, I ran more southwest, towards the South Shores parking lot, the same area where the last SDRNR marathon/half marathon finished. I also put in three laps around the parking lot just so I wouldn't have to navigate around the hoards of day camp kids visiting Mission Bay Park. I was really sweaty when I was done. Even though this was an "easy" run, it wasn't exactly an easy ride. My body was feeling the DOMS from my Wednesday workout at RU. I also have a mild case of shin splints brought on by wearing heels. Aren't I special? It seems I have more running related boo-boos caused by non running activities.
Hubs wants to go to Disneyland this weekend. It's not my idea of the happiest place on earth at the moment. The next couple of weeks people are fitting in the last of their summer vacations, and Disneyland is going to be packed. I'd rather go during a less busy time. I would much rather be relaxing on a tropical beach* (Ixtapa, perhaps?) drinking an ice cold beverage with umbrellas in it, and that would be my happiest place on earth.
Thanks to those who voted for my nephew. It seems like a silly contest, but it could land him a job. If anything, his name is getting out there. If you haven't voted ("liked" it) yet , there's still time. Voting ends August 31, 2010. In case you've missed it, you can check it out here.
PEACE
*We can no longer drink on most of our San Diego beaches and parks due to a booze ban. The actions of a few drunk idiots blew it for the rest of us.
9 comments:
what about drinking out of paper bags? will that give it away?
I'm popping on a plane and heading to Ixtapa with you, gf!! Nothing would be happier than to get in a great run then sit and drink margaritas on the beach all day :). Have a blast at Disneyland even if you actually deep inside are cursing him for taking you there...hehe.
I hear you about Disneyland. And about the crummy weather. Nothing perks me up more than a sunny day.
No Disneyland but Italy!!!! Come here and enjoy our Country (there a lot of places to run through).
So happy to hear the running mojo is returning. And, yeah, the beach ban really stinks for those of us who know how to control ourselves.
Ah! Sunny beaches and umbrella drinks! Awesome to hear about the return of the running mojo!!!
Just caught up after our tour "Down Under"
Glad to hear the mojo is back, and I would have voted for your nephew, but I ditched Facebook - sorry
Congrats on getting your groove back.... happens to the best of us!
Tropical beach sounds great :-)
Glad you're enjoying your runs again! Can I join you and Jill on the beach :)
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