Wednesday, December 30, 2009
In the cover of darkness
QUACK QUACK QUACK---was the lovely noise I woke up to this morning thanks to my husband’s new "asleep" ap on his I phone. It was A little bit jarring, but effective, who knew an electronic duck would help me get my butt in motion!! I decided 6 am is the best time, I have tried every other time of day and if it is not first thing in the morning--it is NEVER. Also I love the cool dark air, but mostly the darkness because then I don’t have to look people in the eye as I jingle all the way. I like to avoid the "hello" and "morning" 'cause there is only enough air in my lungs to focus on not dying. Do you ever see those ladies out running who look like they just came back from the glamour shots booth? No thanks, I’ve got my stained bright red pajama pants, a PTA shirt from my nephew’s school, a greasy pony, and the cover of darkness, take THAT Marathon Barbie!! But ouch, these new shoes hurt, my feet are so much more used to the flat, ripped FILA sandals from 8th grade--who knew that arch support could hurt!?
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I like running in the morning too. It is a great way to start the day!
ReplyDeleteBina - 6am is the perfect time. Scott always got mad at me for going alone, but that's how I always liked it. Try to find a route where there are kids waiting for buses, or lots of motion (in the dark).
ReplyDeleteGo Bina Go!
HAHAHAHAHAHA!!! I'm just laughing so much! You are so funny I can't even take it!
ReplyDeleteI totally know what you mean about arch support! I live in my brown flip flops and then BAM! Arch support in shoes? Terrible, terrible!
And the Marathon Barbie? Also made me laugh a lot! I hate that. This girl from high school came to the gym once in all her jewelry and freshly aquanet-ted hair and fancy workout clothes . . . I wanted to punch her.
You go girl, I'm so proud of you!!
This is Shandee by the way, not sure it'll say that or not.
6 AM is when i work out too! good for you! just keep doing it. starting the habit is the hardest part. good luck. and watch for my sister, heather and my new blog... we're both health and exercise fanatics and want to help other people too. we're starting it in a few days... good tips, recipes, our stories of how we lost weight and kept it off for years, pregnancy and exercise, wholesome eating, etc. the address is: http://findyourbestself.blogspot.com keep us updated!
ReplyDeleteYay Bina!! there are two old ladies in our neighborhood who walk every morning with strollers. I was wondering why they would bring a baby out in the snow. Nope!! they were pushing little doggies. :-)
ReplyDeleteYou live in a great place for running outdoors in the winter! No snow or ice to deal with.
ReplyDeleteBina, I hope you're still motivated and moving!! I know I'm late in catching up but I'm starting at the beginning of your blog and working my way up. I want to be motivated by your motivation! I have extra chubb that I could LOSE!! Miss ya girl! Love ya.
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