I know I almost do, and I live with me every day!
Yesterdays workout was a continuous 6 hours from start to finish, and despite the gratification of a super workout I was of course tired last night.
This morning I was out running some errands (getting stuff for the chicks we're hatching in Ky's classroom), and I realized that I was already thinking about tomorrow's long run! And thinking about it with a sense of anticipation, and imminent pleasure.
And while I don't know if it qualifies as bizarre, you must admit it is at least pretty unusual. I tried to analyze what it is that draws me so, and never came up with a definitive answer. It's not like the physical action of running in itself brings any pleasure (generally it hurts), so it must be psychological. And to think that it is the length of the run that particularly attracts me??
I was gonna suggest that I would try to analyze it while I'm actually running, but then it occurred to me that such attempt may fall flat. Either I will get so zoned out that I won't be able to focus on the question, or trying to answer the question will actually negate my good feelings.
It's funny because although they're both attractive to me, I feel different while running than riding. For example. While riding yesterday I figured out to 4 decimal places what my speed was in kms/hr, based on having taken 17 1/2 minutes to ride the last 10 kms!!! I could never do that while running, because I would continually get lost in the math. Certainly my heart rate is a bit higher while running which typically means less blood to the brain (cause everything else is using it), but I think it's more than just that. I somehow lose myself in the run.
I think that somehow the primal aspects of running kick in. Running as a way to get from place to place, or as a way to catch food, or perhaps even as a means of escape.
Yes escape maybe? From what? Life? Is that good or bad? And does it even matter?
Who knows? Who cares? I'm glad I have this in my life and I will never give it up willingly. I feel so immeasurably blessed to have two good legs! I hope tomorrows run goes well, but even if it is mediocre, I promise to remain grateful. After all, it occurs to me that as soon as I complete even the toughest long run, I start looking forward to the next one. How cool is that!!
It also just occurs to me that perhaps I use my left brain while riding (it's more technical), and my right brain while running. That would explain the math, and the fact that I resolved another little problem I was having with Elly's roof!! Woohoo!!
When I came across the following quote I had to look the person up because I had never hear of her. Perhaps you have? Turns out she is an English pop star, and is indeed an avid runner as well. She ran a half marathon last year in 1:41, which is actually quite decent for a celebrity. Like I said, I've never heard of her, but I now like her because of the running, and because she has a cool first name, even if she does spell it funny :)
"One of the most powerful feelings in the world is after a really, really long run."---Ellie Goulding
And when you look up quotes about running you often find them referenced as inspirational, with the idea that they inspire you to get out there. I think that's totally backwards. The run should inspire the thought...not vice versa!
"Methinks that the moment my legs began to move, my thoughts began to flow."---Henry David Thoreau
Yesterdays workout was a continuous 6 hours from start to finish, and despite the gratification of a super workout I was of course tired last night.
This morning I was out running some errands (getting stuff for the chicks we're hatching in Ky's classroom), and I realized that I was already thinking about tomorrow's long run! And thinking about it with a sense of anticipation, and imminent pleasure.
And while I don't know if it qualifies as bizarre, you must admit it is at least pretty unusual. I tried to analyze what it is that draws me so, and never came up with a definitive answer. It's not like the physical action of running in itself brings any pleasure (generally it hurts), so it must be psychological. And to think that it is the length of the run that particularly attracts me??
I was gonna suggest that I would try to analyze it while I'm actually running, but then it occurred to me that such attempt may fall flat. Either I will get so zoned out that I won't be able to focus on the question, or trying to answer the question will actually negate my good feelings.
It's funny because although they're both attractive to me, I feel different while running than riding. For example. While riding yesterday I figured out to 4 decimal places what my speed was in kms/hr, based on having taken 17 1/2 minutes to ride the last 10 kms!!! I could never do that while running, because I would continually get lost in the math. Certainly my heart rate is a bit higher while running which typically means less blood to the brain (cause everything else is using it), but I think it's more than just that. I somehow lose myself in the run.
I think that somehow the primal aspects of running kick in. Running as a way to get from place to place, or as a way to catch food, or perhaps even as a means of escape.
Yes escape maybe? From what? Life? Is that good or bad? And does it even matter?
Who knows? Who cares? I'm glad I have this in my life and I will never give it up willingly. I feel so immeasurably blessed to have two good legs! I hope tomorrows run goes well, but even if it is mediocre, I promise to remain grateful. After all, it occurs to me that as soon as I complete even the toughest long run, I start looking forward to the next one. How cool is that!!
It also just occurs to me that perhaps I use my left brain while riding (it's more technical), and my right brain while running. That would explain the math, and the fact that I resolved another little problem I was having with Elly's roof!! Woohoo!!
When I came across the following quote I had to look the person up because I had never hear of her. Perhaps you have? Turns out she is an English pop star, and is indeed an avid runner as well. She ran a half marathon last year in 1:41, which is actually quite decent for a celebrity. Like I said, I've never heard of her, but I now like her because of the running, and because she has a cool first name, even if she does spell it funny :)
"One of the most powerful feelings in the world is after a really, really long run."---Ellie Goulding
And when you look up quotes about running you often find them referenced as inspirational, with the idea that they inspire you to get out there. I think that's totally backwards. The run should inspire the thought...not vice versa!
"Methinks that the moment my legs began to move, my thoughts began to flow."---Henry David Thoreau
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Peter
Bizarre maybe, but great nonetheless!
ReplyDeleteLove happy odd john
Reading this late by several days but love every word of it!!
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