Do you know how sometimes you can feel horrible, then go running, and actually feel better when you are finished? I’m serious about this! Humor me; just tell me that you know what I am talking about.
*sigh*
What-EVER.
Well, I know that “sometimes” a run *has* made me feel better. Today, I needed to “clear my head.” Nearing desperation, I took a chance that I might feel better. I couldn’t go it alone though; I wanted some moral support. Not human support. Instead, I brought my friends Garminia and myPod for support; they just go with the plan and never complain.
It wasn’t a pretty sign in the first few miles. I tried to sooth my throat my sucking on a cough drop – which is not easy to do when you are unable to breath through your nose. I gasped for air, coughed, and spewed icky substances along the way.
My maximum heart rate (MHR) climbed to 182 today. Having my MHR this high isn’t unusual for me, except that I was only averaging 9:00/mile pace, rather than really pushing the pace. Garminia just reported the number; she didn’t mock my being out of shape. I am more than capable of doing that myself. *sigh* I have much room for improvement where fitness is concerned.
By the time I finished my run, I actually *did* feel a little better. I only enjoyed having a clear head for a short period of time however. The yuck rapidly returned to my head and nose. Oh, woe is me. *sniff*
Wes says
Awe shucks! 9 minute miles and you are out of shape LOL. You’ll be back to your old self in no time, Juls.
Vince A. says
yes, runs cure everthing
Dori says
Sorry you’re not feeling well. Good for you for getting out for a run. Get well soon.
21stCenturyMom says
Oh come on! You don’t get to complain about your state of ‘fitness’ when you are sick. I’m sorry – it’s against the rules.
I hope your head clears for real soon. I’m sure you will be back on pace in no time.
The Fat Runner says
I’d kill to average nine minute miles. I’ll keep shuffling along at 10:30/mile, I suppose.
D says
Isn’t this your 1st run since injury? Aren’t you suffering from a cold? If you answered yes to all of the above, then this was a great run! Feel better!
Anne says
Clever title, given the post. Hope your head cold clears soon.
waddler26.2 says
You are right on ! You do feel better.
darrell says
“Do you know how sometimes you can feel horrible, then go running, and actually feel better when you are finished?”
Runs can totally do that. Isn’t it great?!