I run mostly on my own. It suits me that way. I need time to myself.
But after running out stressful thoughts, I still have plenty of time to think about other things… and mostly they’re quite random. Thoughts that crossed my mind running this evening, included…
- I love the smells of spring and summer.
- I wonder what else is in that garden other than the jasmine I’m smelling
- Ooh that’s the smell of a Yesterday Today and Tomorrow!
- Wish I knew more bird calls, I could only recognise the lourie… go-away, go-away.
- Apart from that parrot… let me whistle back at him
- Wonder what that cooking smell is… smells quite rich, but oh so yummy, damn I’m hungry
- Glad it’s not Thursday… then all I’d smell is “dustbin juice” from the trashcans that haven’t been collected.
- Wonder how white my legs actually look! (I was wearing new short running shorts and a vest… much less clothing than I’m used to)
- Can anyone see the veins on my legs? Damnit, who actually cares, they’re looking 1000 times better than they did.
- I wonder if my cellulite is wiggling on the backs of my legs as I’m running? Not a pretty sight for the people behind me.
- I reckon I can make it up this hill without walking… oh better not walk… there are some walkers!
- I should stop to help that dog get back into his garden. If I get to the gate, will he attack me? Oh well, there’s no bell on the gate, and the other dog barking isn’t making them look out the windows! Stupid people!
- Water!!
- Oh dear I’ve slowed down, I better get going again
Pretty random right?
Anyway, I do have to boast too!! I ran 12.4km on Sunday afternoon… Go me!! The route I set myself was just silly, and the hills were insane. But anyhoo, I made it. And I beat a LOT of my records in the process 🙂
Good for you with all those personal bests 🙂
Now a scary place to be is my mind – I should try and write down the TOTAL randomness one day!
PS how’s the house reno coming along?
It’s nearly done!
And now we want to replace the carpets upstairs… it’s a never ending saga
Wow, you got into this running thing so fast hey?! 12km!!! Amazing… Wish I could run but way to clumsy & super weak ankles.
Btw, while I gym I usually think “I can’t believe I’m actually gymming and not falling over.” Followed by: “eeeek, I might just fall over & die” and lastly : ” thank goodness I made it without dying…”
Lol!
I thought I’d have the same clumsy issue, but turns out the running is fixing that. I’m much more confident on my feet now
And that’s “too” clumsy. *sigh* It’s a curse.
Well done on your longest run yet! I’m still only managing 8.2km but I didn’t run all winter and then got sick (and stayed sick for 3 weeks!) just as I started again. This week, I’m back on track, though and still optimistically aiming to do the #WeRunSoweto 21km… Eeek!
Running for me is a great time for clearing my head and I find that I’m loving the way the sky changes from when I set out at 5:00 and the sun rises while I run. It’s just beautiful!
Totally feel you on those uphills and pushing yourself not to walk! I must say, I’m quite pleased with myself on that score – have managed not to walk at all this week. Granted, it’s only been two runs but it’s two runs after a loooooong absence from the road!
Happy running!
I agree, the smell of a summer’s afternoon is intoxicating! Congrats on all your mini-PBs!