A Cleansing Run

There are many reasons to run:  Cardio health – Weight management – Stress management – Competition training – Recreational fun

And there are many types of runs:  Easy – Tempo – Fartlek – Hill repeats – Recovery – Speed – Cleansing

Of course when most of us go out for our daily workouts the reasons or types of runs can change in an instant or even can be combinations of a few on the list.  Even though I woke earlier than my alarm, I did not want to get out of bed and actually ended up staying under the covers 15 minutes after the 4:15am alarm.  I should have bounded right out of bed because it was a morning for a scheduled run. And I love to run but lately I’ve been struggling with my early morning workouts. 

So, today I forced my feet onto the floor and threw on my clothes strategically laid out the night before and out the door I went.  Once I hit the end of my street (about ¼ mile) I was alert and happy to be out on the road.  When I rounded the corner of the park I had a choice, loop again to add on another 2 miles or head home.  I decided to extend the run and loop again.  Best decision of the day!

In the 2^nd loop of the park I hit a faster stride partly to make up the extra time I stayed in bed and partly because I just felt amazing.  I felt so relaxed and calm.  By the end of the 6 miles I was flying high on endorphins and even acting a little silly.  My pups did not know what to think of their mommy this morning.  LOL!

I can’t even express to you how much I needed this run.  It was such a mind and body cleansing experience with lasting all day effects.

I’m Listening:  What is your favorite type of or reason to run?

Closing Thought:  “It’s the one thing that’s mine.  My runs everyday is my thing.  It’s my therapy, my hour to myself.”  – Summer Sanders, Olympic gold medalist