What time is it?
I’m up at an un-Godly hour today.
Why? Well, simple. I want to be in better shape and get more done with my life. How does that relate to being up before the Sun on a Saturday? Well, I got this crazy idea that running would help me be in better shape. I think it comes from the fact that all the really hot people, men and women, I’ve seen lately seem to be runners. Lean, mean, running machines. So, when do they find the time? Before that balefull, red-gold, burning eye in the sky can look down on them and sear their flesh. Or, so it seems. I mean, people blog about how the early morning light hurts their eyes before they run, then people comment on those posts about how to be a “morning person”.
So, I set my alarms and got up. My dog squinted at me in the unfamiliar Saturday light as if to say, “What the hell are you doing? Why are you waking me up, Dummy?” It was, I assure you, adorable. I pulled on a sweatshirt and jeans and a ball cap, then stumbled my way into the kitchen to start the coffee. While I listened to it brew, I read my morning devotional and slurped down a Full Throttle engery drink. Now, it’s a quick cup of joe, my new running shoes and out with the dog for my first, early-morning, high-speed shuffle. When I work it up to a run, I’ll let you all know.
Maybe Hilda and I will bump into the new, improved, healthier me out there in the dark. Here’s hoping.
Dude, please tell me you turned around and went back to bed.
I’m tired just thinking about it.
Although i get up early every morning…but I don’t ruin it by RUNNING, for crap’s sake.
*sigh*
You can’t be a good geek if you run. 😉
(okay, okay, I support your whole blah blah blah thingy)
Comment by aka_monty — 3/25/2006 @ 5:07 pm
GOOD MAN. But don’t make it too painful on yourself (or the pooch). I’ve always found it way more enjoyable to run after I’m done with my morning rituals… coffee, paper, toast. Outside of that, it’ll pretty much just suck and, well, then you’ll never get anywhere!
Comment by Deirdre — 3/25/2006 @ 6:26 pm
Running is awesome. If you take to doing it really regularly, promise you will go to a good running store and have them help you find a GOOD pair of running shoes. Your knees, ankles, hips and back will thank you. And, Running in the morning can become a very spiritual thing, it is my favorite time to run.
Comment by Cheri — 3/26/2006 @ 12:17 pm
Actually, I did find a good pair on super discount at REI. They fit like they were made for me, but they were a closeout because the manufacturer, North Face, is apparently dropping them. Regardless, they’re awesome!
As you all can see, I slept in a bit longer this morning, but, still, I’ve enjoyed the morning walks, so far. Monday, Tuesday and possibly Thursday and Friday, though, I’ll walk at night after work.
I’ll get back into shape or die trying! 🙂
Comment by the Network Geek — 3/26/2006 @ 2:10 pm