Mark and I have lived in our house for six months. And for six months, for all intents and purposes, I have ran/walked the same three routes.
I have seen the same houses, the same flowers, the same trees for six months.
And, to be a bit honest, I’m bored. B-O-R-E-D. Bored.
I try spicing things up a bit, whether it’s running a route backward or taking to the more urban areas near my home when I can leave Miles with Mark. On Sunday sans BOB, I had the best of intentions to try a less stroller-friendly part of the trail but my tummy failed to cooperate and I had to run the same section of park as I always do because there were a couple bathrooms along the trail.
I felt defeated and was filled with dread as I looked toward today’s run, which is up to 4 miles. Getting up early, squeezing in that extra half-mile of boredom seemed like torture as I stared at the running clothes I set out last night.
Then, I had a rare moment of genius: I could run after work.
OK, that wasn’t the genius part. I run after work at least once a week. The switch would be to take my clothes and Garmin to work and change at the end of the day. I plan to run east through downtown and head to a portion of the greenway that I’ve only run once or twice. Alone. No dog. No baby. Just me and my feet.
I am so excited. E-X-C-I-T-E-D. Excited.
What are you pumped about today?
girl you need to download some new music! or a book on tape? ive never listened to one but some people do.
ReplyDeleteI totally get what you are talking about with BOREDOM from running the same routes over and over again. I actually have no run in about 2 months due to boredom with it, but I need to get started again!
ReplyDeleteI'm excited today because I got my butt out of bed and to a 6am class at the gym. I also plan to go back for some ST tonight after work. Booya!
I am soooooo bored with my running routes too! At least last weekend there were beautiful fall colors and a nice warm breeze to get me through.
ReplyDeleteI'm excited for the snow storm headed our way tonight. Only because that means I get to work from home in my sweats tomorrow. If we really get a foot, I may even have the husband and peanut to keep me company. :-) After tomorrow, it can all melt away and be 70 outside again.
I live in a town that is SMALL - long runs = circling the entire town (sometimes twice). I know your pain. Your boring route is my "fun" route. I would love to take you to the Jorg hills route and show you some new scenery. I have a beautiful 12 or so miler mapped out - I'll share it with you. I also have a couple of 4-6 miler routes out that way - will share with you. Glad you were able to enjoy a new route after work- that's always fun! Can't wait to hear how it went. Be safe, friend!
ReplyDeleteThat's awesome! Changing up your time is a great idea! Have fun!! :0)
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