I woke up at 5 a.m. today. To go running.
I have never, ever done this before - worked out before work - though it's something that has always seemed like a good idea. And it was really hard to force myself to get out of bed, especially because I didn't sleep well last night and went to bed later than I'd planned. It was still freakin' dark when I got up!
Thankfully, I have a trail right outside my apartment, so once I began running, I felt OK. Great, in fact. It was really peaceful and quiet. I ran 20 minutes, took a break and walked for five and then ran another 15. I'm not paying as much attention to distance right now - though I'd estimate it was over 3 miles total; I am more concerned with just building endurance. I had to stop to walk because, as always, I had a bad cramp on my right side.
It feels weird to have already worked out. Now when work is done, I can actually leave and go straight home and have the rest of the evening to do productive stuff, like watch TV and pig out!
I'm kinda liking it!
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when I hit "my lake" before work it is too cool...always have a more productive day and the birds and deer at the preserve are awesome...I only manage to actually not hit the snooze button about once or twice a week but always happy when I do...
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ReplyDeletei got up early this a.m. and swam! wish you were coming with us tonight, MP!
good job, ame!! That's AWESOME!! I am seriously envious of you getting up that early...today my plan was to go to a yoga class at 9:45 at my gym. The alarm went off at 8:50 and I kept "snoozing" until I finally re-set it for 10:30...what?! So you see, having a night job really affects what time I can start my day..ahhh!! Be proud of yourself!! :) :)
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