Showing posts with label self improvement. Show all posts
Showing posts with label self improvement. Show all posts
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Monday, June 29, 2009
Sunday, March 02, 2008
out of shape
Being healthy is hard. Being out of shape is easy.
I ran for the first time in two months tonight. I say that because the run I had about a month ago doesn't count. Previous to that, it was at least a month since I've hit the pavement.
Today, though, I just had to run. It's a beautifully warm evening, and it's raining. Plus, I'm finally over my cold/flu. It all seemed like reason enough to go out in the dark and go for a run.
The first run after a period of downtime always feels liberating, at least at first. I can't describe the feeling of running after days and weeks of walking. However, my body usually reminds me of how out of shape I am. Tonight was no exception. I initially felt great. Soon I began to slow down, my lungs shrinking, my legs tightening. The rain was invigorating. I wore shorts, a wicking long sleeve layer, and a tee-shirt. Moving quickly and wearing such light clothes was a big change from sweatshirts and windpants.
Eventually I plowed through some big puddles, soaking my shoes. The puddles are big enough to engulf the entire sidewalk, and the snowbanks prevented me from taking my normal path to avoid them. That's okay, though. It's raining. I love running in the rain.
On my return route, it started to pour. Hard. It's difficult to run with closed eyes and your head tilted towards the sky. Passing cars probably thought I was crazy. I think they're crazy.
I always try to charge up the hill at the end of my run. Tonight was like running up a waterfall. Not only was there a river pouring down sidewalk, but my shoes were soaking wet, gravity was in full force, and I was tired. I made it to the top, just not very quickly.
I sometimes try to imagine what I look like running down the side of the road. You've all seen a typical zombie movie, with staggering, slow moving zombies. That's me. I tell people I look like a corpse, wheezing down the sidewalk. I need to work on my stride.
My shoes are squishy. I should go wring out my socks.
I ran for the first time in two months tonight. I say that because the run I had about a month ago doesn't count. Previous to that, it was at least a month since I've hit the pavement.
Today, though, I just had to run. It's a beautifully warm evening, and it's raining. Plus, I'm finally over my cold/flu. It all seemed like reason enough to go out in the dark and go for a run.
The first run after a period of downtime always feels liberating, at least at first. I can't describe the feeling of running after days and weeks of walking. However, my body usually reminds me of how out of shape I am. Tonight was no exception. I initially felt great. Soon I began to slow down, my lungs shrinking, my legs tightening. The rain was invigorating. I wore shorts, a wicking long sleeve layer, and a tee-shirt. Moving quickly and wearing such light clothes was a big change from sweatshirts and windpants.
Eventually I plowed through some big puddles, soaking my shoes. The puddles are big enough to engulf the entire sidewalk, and the snowbanks prevented me from taking my normal path to avoid them. That's okay, though. It's raining. I love running in the rain.
On my return route, it started to pour. Hard. It's difficult to run with closed eyes and your head tilted towards the sky. Passing cars probably thought I was crazy. I think they're crazy.
I always try to charge up the hill at the end of my run. Tonight was like running up a waterfall. Not only was there a river pouring down sidewalk, but my shoes were soaking wet, gravity was in full force, and I was tired. I made it to the top, just not very quickly.
I sometimes try to imagine what I look like running down the side of the road. You've all seen a typical zombie movie, with staggering, slow moving zombies. That's me. I tell people I look like a corpse, wheezing down the sidewalk. I need to work on my stride.
My shoes are squishy. I should go wring out my socks.
Tuesday, January 15, 2008
flam-a-diddle-diddle
Ahh, where it all began. Behold, me rocking out with the pan still in use by Mom, and a pair of Construx drumsticks. (remember Contrux?) Note the awesome socks, and ridiculous blond hair.
I wonder if I knew any rudiments...
In other news, there have been some small accomplishments here and there.
I leave you with this -- A pint of coffee, a Big Boy postcard, a MacBook Pro, and a barista washing dishes. Life is pretty good.
I wonder if I knew any rudiments...
In other news, there have been some small accomplishments here and there.
- Organized my lists using the Circa system from Levenger.
- Found the floor in my bedroom after shoveling through the mountain of clothes.
- Decided that I hate washing and ironing shirts enough to get them dry cleaned with a coupon.
- Hung the photo of the lift bridge that Tom gave me
- Put batteries into my LED mini-Mag light
- Replaced burnt out light bulbs
- Mailed a postcard
- Packaged up a belated Christmas gift
I leave you with this -- A pint of coffee, a Big Boy postcard, a MacBook Pro, and a barista washing dishes. Life is pretty good.
Saturday, January 05, 2008
new year, new blog
It's 2008 now. I would say that I'm going to use the opportunity of a new year to change myself for the better. I'm getting a little more wise as time passes, so I know better than that. Rather than trying to make many changes at once, I'll make little changes, when they make the most sense.
I deleted all of my previous blog postings, because they were tremendously boring. I can't promise that any future postings will be more interesting, but hopefully I can take some notes from my great friend Juno and post interesting things to read, and fun pictures to look at.
I will say that things are looking up. I actually accomplished a few things today - I took a shower, did a load of dishes, and took down my Christmas decorations. Granted, I have a huge list of other things I should start working on - studying for my GMAT, piles of books and magazines to read, Game Boy games to play, a camera to use, and DVDs still in their shrink wrap. I'm all talk.
To top it all off, I'm still thinking about getting a job at the Apple store in the West Towne mall a few days a week. It could be my "mad money" (is that a real term, or did my Mom just make it up?) or extra savings.
My goal is to write something for my profile description. Then I'm leaving the house to assist with appetizer preparation.
I deleted all of my previous blog postings, because they were tremendously boring. I can't promise that any future postings will be more interesting, but hopefully I can take some notes from my great friend Juno and post interesting things to read, and fun pictures to look at.
I will say that things are looking up. I actually accomplished a few things today - I took a shower, did a load of dishes, and took down my Christmas decorations. Granted, I have a huge list of other things I should start working on - studying for my GMAT, piles of books and magazines to read, Game Boy games to play, a camera to use, and DVDs still in their shrink wrap. I'm all talk.
To top it all off, I'm still thinking about getting a job at the Apple store in the West Towne mall a few days a week. It could be my "mad money" (is that a real term, or did my Mom just make it up?) or extra savings.
My goal is to write something for my profile description. Then I'm leaving the house to assist with appetizer preparation.
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