I ran nine miles on Saturday before the sun came up. I can tell you for a fact that the Ridgeland Multipurpose Trail is as black as ink. My headlamp that I wear was dead because my son had decided to play with it. So I ran with one of my senses shut off. I listened to the deer rustle in the woods. I heard the wind and the waves crash against the riprap along the shore. I dodged cars on the Natchez Trace (scary) and finally made it home right as dawn was breaking. I ran 9 miles and burned over 1,400 calories.
This morning, I ran 5.3 miles in 54 minutes. I burned 853 calories and once again, I ran in the dark. My last miles was my quickest — I was noticing a big blob of rain coming in on the radar. I don’t like running in the rain. I really don’t like running when it is lightning.
My knee held up fine both times. It isn’t totally healed, but I’m making do. The endorphins feel great, though. I feel like I have accomplished something when I run. And it gives me the strength and hope to make through a busy day.
I like doing my homework. I just hope it helps me tomorrow when Fit-4-change starts back up.