Nutz Over Chocolate

Santa Cruz Half Marathon 2011 shirt!

I've created this blog to keep my writing skills from vanishing, weak attempt to blog on a regular, and to allow myself to remember why I love/hate running. I know it seems like I'm always so happy to go running with people or go running alone, but in all actuality... there are some days.. more like most days where I dread the thought of getting out of bed to do even a short run. Today was just one of those days. 


I woke up at 6:30am and immediately thought to myself, "ok.. time to do that 6 mile run. Well, maybe in 30 minutes." 



7:00am came and then I thought, "well, if I run now then I'm gonna be bored and I'm probably gonna take a nap before I register for classes ..." etc. etc. etc excuse excuse.



Finally, 7:30am came and by this time I was at mental warfare with myself. I didn't go running yesterday so it was crucial that I go running today or else my training plan would've been off. So then, I ate a Luna Bar (Nutz over Chocolate, yummy!) as a pre-workout snack and was off!




I went out for the 6 mile run and the weather felt a lot better than it looked -- HOT. I ran the first 3 miles a little slow and then the next 3 miles a bit faster. 




During the first 2 miles I considered turning back around because I couldn't keep up with my breath and I couldn't get myself to focus, I wasn't getting frustrated, I wasn't thinking at all *dazed look*. I finished 6.04 miles in 52:03 and I'm OK with that! haha



I'm not a fast runner, but I put my heart in my run and that's why I love the sport. If I just ran because I was fast and was constantly winning stuff, that'd be cool too but in running, I control my output. If I don't put 100% into a run, training, or race; I know that's because of my own choices and I'm only to blame if I don't feel good about the run. However, running is a lifestyle and sometimes as an American I don't know if I like that. Ideally, I want to stay fit with as minimal work as possible (who doesn't right?) but running is really hard work. Running is really step 3... step 1 & 2 are the worse! Step 1: convincing yourself mentally you need this run. Step 2: Getting dressed and opening the door! Sheesh! This sport, I love it & hate it but today it's more love. :)


Anyways,


I'm considering signing up for a race this Sunday for Father's Day, but I think I'll only do it if it's in SJ because barbecuing is in order for Kelvin's dad. Well, I think this a good first blog! See ya tomorrow!