I don’t usually run on Tuesdays, but today I was off work since it’s International Labor day. I like to just get up in the morning and go running first thing, before my mind starts making all kinds of excuses. So today I followed my get ready for running routine, and it was only when I was ready to head out I noticed how bad the weather really was. The nice spring weather we’ve had has made a turn for the more wintery weather. It was only 3 degrees celsius, and pouring down with rain. So I thought I’d go a short and fast run today. After all, Tuesdays is also my tennis day, and I had a match on in the afternoon. As it turned out, I didn’t have any more rain on my round, but then again I wasn’t out for that long.
Since it was cold and I was expecting more rain, I didn’t think too much about warming up properly, but just set off. Not good. My muscles stiffened half way through my round, and it was a bit of a struggle today. Must remind myself to be more dilligent with the warm up.
Ja, i går var det vått, gitt. Men jeg føler meg alltid litt ekstra flink når jeg løper på sånne dager. Nesten så antall km burde telt dobbelt. ;)
haha ja helt enig! :)
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haha we should get little golden stars for running on rainy days :)
I never run really. It's good to see people who do appreciate it :D
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thanks for your support @elsiekjay - I find that running clears my head, and it makes me feel more alive :) just had a look at your Vlog - it is lovely seeing the person behind the words, not just a photograph :)
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I used to run, a long time ago, then it just faded, but I remember the rainy runs, they were sort of fun, but I ran on trails away from cars and puddle splashers.
I like to run on trailer away from the cars as well - I like to hear the birds sing and feast my eyes on what nature provides while I run. It’s a form of distraction 😂 Do you ever want to pick up running again?
I know a lot of older people run, but my health is such that, running would not be a very good idea for me right now.
Good for you to get out on such a day as that! The older I get, the more I value the importance of a good warm-up before exercising :)
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thanks @lynncoyle1 I should know about the warm-up, sometimes I'm just in a hurry though :)
haha I hear you; kind of sums up a lot of life right there!