One of the advantages of running at 5 a.m. is that no one can see you. Of course, it’s also one of the disadvantages, too. No one, not even me, wants to get run over by a car. I wear a bright yellow shirt when I run. Otherwise, I’m wearing black tights. Yes, black tights. That’s where the “not being able to be seen” comes in very handy. At 5 a.m., I don’t care how I look. It’s about the run. It’s how I feel. But I look silly in tights.
My left knee was balky (again.) I ran nine miles on Saturday. I rested Sunday and then ran again this morning. PLS Fit4Change starts back up tomorrow. So I wanted to burn off any sinful food I ate at during the Super Bowl (I was pretty good, all things considered) and keep my knee lose. By the time I finished, my right hamstring was sore. Tight muscles are a pain. Literally.
At mile 2.5, I startled two deer. I turned the corner and their they were. They raised their tails and took off with speed that I could only imagine.
I ended up running 4.1 miles. My heart rate was in the 150-165 range. Lots of hills gave me a solid workout.
I have a busy day ahead of me. But I know that I got off to a solid start. As Woody Allen once said, “80% of success is just showing up.” I showed up. And now it’s on to a successful day. 