3km and a return to reality

So why is it that when you go out for a run after several months off you feel invincible and then when you go out for the second run reality sets in and you realize you aren’t immortal???

Well that’s exactly how this morning’s run went.  I went out and did the same route but everything ached.  Not in a bad way like my hip but in a “what the hell are you doing?” kind of way.  I thought the first 10 minutes were never going to end.  Once I hit 10mins my body finally gave in and got into a rhythm and finally started to feel OK.  I guess I’ll continue…

View from the path:

Well Cary is a lot like Kanata except for one thing … HILLS.  I freaking hate hills and they are everywhere.  I mean I honestly don’t think it’s flat anywhere, it’s all incline or decline.  Another similarity is that we live in a little pocket of houses like in the Marshes in Kanata and we are also surrounded by light industrial so while out running, there is no one else.  It was a bit cooler today but even if it was 78 instead of 80, it was still HOT!

The Music:

For those new to my blog, I make no excuses for what appears on my iPod, especially this morning.  I haven’t put my run mix back on so I had the pleasure of running to the kids music selections.  Glee!

My Life Would Suck Without You
Dream On
Take A Bow
Borderline/Open Your Heart
Lean On Me
Losing My Religion
You Can’t Always Get What You Want

I’m back!!!

Well I’m back and I have a new goal.  I know you’ve all been waiting for what I’m going to do next.  Well…Disney Princess Half Marathon on February 24th, 2012.

Today I ran for the first time in months.  As you know after the marathon in January, my hip has been a royal pain in my side. Pun intended!  I’ve been really good with going to the gym but I’m in need of some cardio and a little motivation.  So today I ran.  I really have missed it and while out for my 3km I realized how much I enjoyed it. 

Sadly my running partner has had to hang up his leash.  Dartagnan does not like the heat at all and here in North Carolina, it’s 80 at 6:30 in the morning!  He wasn’t happy about being left behind but this is for his health.  He will be missed.  Rob may run with me occasionally but he’s training for the Memphis full marathon in December and as you know, I’m never ever doing that again.  Been there done that!

So for those who don’t know me, I blog about my thoughts while running, I share what I see and let loose my inner monologue.  I also share what’s music is playing on my iPod.  Not today though, as it was really about if I COULD do this again!  Fingers Crossed.  So I hope you’ll join me again on the next year and as I go 40 and Beyond!!!