Confession 2: When I can't run to explore, and I'm exhausted/bored/about to fall over in the middle of a city intersection, I've devised and tried a few strategies. Here it goes:
- Make like BamBam- I drum to whatever song is blasting in my ears. I don't just drum, I full out perform as if I'm headlining Madison Square Gardens or Red Rocks Amphitheater for a crowd of thousands.
-Run as if I'm being chased- maybe it's the cops, or an evil super villain, or a rabid dog (which isn't too far from the truth since all dogs are rabid and deadly to me), or Chuck Norris (because he's never run a 1/2 marathon, boo-ya). One thing's for sure- when you keep looking behind yourself while running, it get's you some nervous onlookers. Maybe someday I'll cause a citywide panic!
-Leaf crunch challenge- I try to run from leaf to leaf getting the loudest and most satisfying crunch under my shoe. More satisfying than you'd think... let me help you:
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| Good Crunch |
Bad Crunch
- Rewards at the end of a run- Like a mouse gets his cheese at the end of the maze, I get my lifewater/sweet and salty granola bar/taco plate... or whatever positive reinforcement is available that day (unless of course, John took it for lunch without asking... devastating).
-Smile- at least 3 people on the sidewalk in Berkeley have told me to smile while walking/running. Looks silly, but got me another 1/2 mile or so.
-Choose an all downhill route- haha... good for one's morale... 'nuf said
-Run to Target- I swear... this has been the MOST motivating strategy yet. I'm pretty positive I set a personal best for 4 miles when I knew I was running to Target... pathetic (took the bus home).
AND... when all else fails:
-Buy some new stuff- like a first day of school outfit, new running clothes or accessories definitely have the power to cushion the blow when it just seems that unbearable... check out mine (bought immediately after that run TO Target)
I love this outfit... the shirt is loose-fitting around the stomach and sooo comfortable. If it were acceptable, I'd probably wear it every day. Now all I need is a matching Sweaty Band!
Welp, since I've got the outfit on, I might as well go for my run! Let me leave you with a quote that describes me recently... and you can leave me with more crazy strategies that you use (comment below, it makes me feel loved)... because right now I'd try just about anything!
"Running is a mental sport... and we're all insane"- anonymous
7 comments:
Just Love your blogs!!!!!! Never know what you are going to say next! Keep up the good work!!Love you both! Aunt Mary
PS.......love the outfit too!
I absolutely love your blogs...they make me smile! :) Keep them coming! I have a few thoughts on running:
1. A smiling runner, is a happy runner!
2. The five S's of sports training are: Stamina, Speed, Strength, Skill and Spirit;
but the greatest of these is Spirit. I stole that from a quote...but you definitely have the "spirit"!
3. And...It's funner with a runner!
Love you Kelly! And I love the new outfit from Target too! :)
Soon you will be screaming out the window at people in the middle of the night and singing out loud like someone else we know! Love you! Dad
LOL. I love your blog post Kelly. And that quote is perfect. Too, too funny! Keep it up girl. I'll admit I also sing and play drums when the going gets tough! I just bought some new gear too - nothing like a new iPod Nano and some new music to keep ya going. My fav song right now - Imma Be.
I can't believe you took pictures of leaves to instruct us on which ones to crunch.
Greg- Take into consideration the population I'm used to instructing. haha
Stacey- Good to know someone's there with me!
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