- Saturday, I did my group run up the Westside highway. It wasn't about mileage, it was about time. Beginners (yes, that's me), had to run 80 minutes.
- I was nervous because I didn't see my 2 running friends at first and though, ugh, 80 minutes with just me and my brain (it was a rough few days, I was afraid what was going to come out).
- Luckily I spotted them last minute and we had a really good run. The sun was shining and warm. It seemed as though we were all in the same frame of mind...minimal talking and just running.
- I rewarded myself with a chocolate milk and pb&j bagel at the end.
- I decided to run Monday in the rain as well. I knew if I didn't get out I was going to sit in my apartment all day and sleep. And after what felt like days of being in the car, I needed fresh air.
- So pouring rain and all, I decided to run to Jackson Heights to see my family (my dad apparently wasn't too happy about me either running in the rain or through Queens)?
- I tried this run almost a year ago. I had made it 2 feet onto the 59th street bridge and realized it was um...uphill. After walking the bridge and running to 36th street and Northern Blvd, I pulled out my metro card and hopped the R train the rest of the way.
- This time around I knew there would be a hill, and after running the hills in Central Park, I thought I could take the bridge, and I was right.
- After 3 minutes, I didn't feel the rain at all. I just felt me, the ground and the puddles.
- It was such a great run. It allowed me to think and clear my head.
- When I got to my sister's apartment, I was soaking wet and my face bright red, but I felt amazing.
- 4.15ish miles and 50ish minutes later, I had completed the Queens run that last year had gotten the best of me.
Maybe this running thing is actually good for me. I think I'll keep it up :)
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