The I gotta go Run

Have you ever experienced the I've gotta go run? The run walk, run walk. It is never a good run. It all starts out well. You get up early, hit the road and are feeling good about yourself for starting your day out right. Only to have the feeling taken away my your body's inability to maintain your run due to unfortunate bowel issues. I have some seriously good running stories along this line but no one wants to read about that. I really despise runs like this because I feel like I haven't gotten the benefit of the exercise. I guess this is the wrong way to look at it. You have to say at least I am out here.

The good run on the other had offers many benefits. I really forgot the reason I like running. It is an escape to a place were you can handle anything life throws at you. You feel like you are on top of your game, and can go home and not only tackle the problems awaiting but truly defeat them. I can honestly say I have these feelings while exercising; running and yoga in particular. This must be the exercise endorphins working their magic. There is nothing better than being in stride, listening to great music, working up a good sweat; you know the one were you can taste the salt on your lips, and feel the grit on your skin. I worked up a sweat like this the other night and I think I am back, my return to running is a real commitment. Plus it helps that I signed up for a half marathon in October. It was the soonest I could find one that wasn't on a Sunday. I am still hoping to reach my marathon goal for the year. Hopefully I can keep up the habit as the Texas heat is upon us. Wish me luck!

P.S. I miss home so much tonight ( I write these at night and then schedule them to publish the next day)