So late this spring I tried to get back into running. When I was younger, I really enjoyed running and actually used to run 3-5 miles on my own just to run.
I found running to be an outlet for my busy mind. As you can tell by my writing, I don’t hold thoughts well as my mind is usually racing from thought to thought. When I run it isn’t much different as I first thought, but as I get into my groove, I find my thoughts begin to disappear and I can focus on one thing. Right now that one thing is reaching my goal of making it 2.5 miles of jogging w/o stopping.
When I first started this spring, I started on a treadmill. Poor thing took a beating from my Phat arse I am sure, but it kept me sweating for 20-30 minutes a night up at the Dilworth Fire Hall. I finally felt good enough to get out and hit the road early this summer. The first time I went out, the road kicked my butt. My problem was I couldn’t get a good rhythm to run. I wanted to run with a long stride (like I used too) but would tire way to quickly. After a few nights I started to really feel I was getting back into things.
Sadly last month I hurt my foot/ankle. I don’t know how but just walking on it caused pain. I was able to get back out and run again a few weeks ago without any pain, but it feels like I am starting all over.
So now I have to get back into the swing of things. It is important that I lose 40 pounds before I gain another 10 pounds. It is unrealistic for me to lose it, but with my work schedule pushing 60 hours a week, finding time to run is incredibly hard to find.
I am going to start again this week and hope to continue (even through my vacation).
One item I am definitely looking to purchase are some good running shoes. I am hoping to use the money I have made from http://www.sadtrombone.com to buy an nice new pair. Then I can run like the wind, or maybe a slight breeze in my case.