I know yesterday I said I hate running and for the most part I do for all the reasons I listed yesterday. There were actually two more reasons that I forgot to put. My face turns red. RED. It also swells up around my nose and eyes. What the hell is that all about? I feel like I look like a muppet. I'm vain, so yes, that bothers me. A lot.
But. . .
There are reasons I like (love) running.
1. My calves have never looked better. I have big calves and I've always hated how stocky I look since I'm short. This running has made them quite a bit leaner and it looks amazing.
2. I suffer from some serious edema in my feet and ankles. Hello cankles! Seriously, running has helped so much. No more cankles unless it's very hot and humid or if I've been sitting too long.
3. My skin looks amazing (after the redness and swelling go down). On days I run I can skip foundation. Ooh, a healthy glow. It could be from the running or because I have to drink more water. Who cares? I'll take it!
4. I get to wear snazzy sneakers. Dumb, I know but I love, love, love my bright pink Reeboks. I thought I'd be a Nike girl because, let's face it, Nikes are cool, but they don't fit my feet. Reeboks are so cozy.
5. I like the "me time" to get lost in my thoughts and my music. It gives me time to plan my day. Lots of daydreaming. . . I've spent millions in imaginary lottery winnings.
6. It makes me feel good later. I like the sense of accomplishment. I don't care if my times suck or I don't hit however many miles I'm going for. I like the feeling of knowing I went out there and did my best.
Tuesday, August 20, 2013
Monday, August 19, 2013
I HATE RUNNING! (and blogging, apparently)
Look. I tried to like running. I really did. It's so hard and I don't like it at all.
It gives me a headache. It makes me have to poop. It hurts my toes. And it makes me feel like an uncoordinated idiot.
But. . . That doesn't mean I'm going to stop. I promised a 5K by October. I really want to dress up in a cutie costume and do the Boo Run. Do they still have that? Then I'll stop. But, yeah, probably not.
It gives me a headache. It makes me have to poop. It hurts my toes. And it makes me feel like an uncoordinated idiot.
But. . . That doesn't mean I'm going to stop. I promised a 5K by October. I really want to dress up in a cutie costume and do the Boo Run. Do they still have that? Then I'll stop. But, yeah, probably not.
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