Upgrade31 Day 10: I amaze myself
Super happy to make it for another lunchtime run. The fact that it's Friday only made it even better, as my Fridays often turn out to be the busiest day in the week.
The day was gorgeous, with the bright blue skies and an awesome constant breeze which was the singular factor for an enjoyable jog, versus a gruelling one under the heat and humidity. I had prepared myself for the latter and was most pleasantly surprised to end up with the eventual experience.
Restrained myself from stopping too often to take pictures of the scenery (only 2 of the same spot when I was making a U-turn!). I'm glad I did that, as the constant pacing somehow kept me going for a longer distance.
Midway through my run, I was just thinking how lovely it was to be out to catch the sun and pretty sights, and was musing how much my perspective had changed. Just under a year ago, lunchtime running had been deemed an act of insanity, and reserved for especially intense days when the oppressive heat was a welcome torture distraction to reset the mind to get through the rest of the day.
These days, it has become a viable option I consider for one of my regular workout choices - not daily, but something I didn't mind once a week.
I never fail to amaze myself, at what I can achieve, and even enjoy when I set out to accomplish or try them.
Or just that I'm crazier than I'd previously thought. Hmm.
Run 170513
Distance: ~4km
Time: 24:07min
My "act artistic"shot - really enjoying this new route that includes the Gardens.
It's a supremely good feeling, realising you are stronger than you give yourself credit for. Also a great reminder to not jump to conclusions or write something off too readily, and keep an open mind. People (yourself included) can surprise you sometimes. ;)
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