Wednesday, December 22, 2010

It's raining, it's pouring ...

Nhat is snoring because she rather be in bed than out running in the rain! ... Ever since the NWM and running the last 10 miles it in the rain, I have had NO desire to run in this "holiday storm" we've been experiencing the past 5 days. Instead, I've taken to the treadmill at the gym to get in a few short runs and challenge my competitive nature w/ the person running on the treadmill next to me. Haha! For the 20 something year old girl glancing over, I can run faster and longer than you any day. And the 30 year old douche bag trying to run faster than me, I'm a marathoner and I'll out run you. Usually the girl to my right stops at 2 miles and I'll up the pace as she glances over one last time, and the douche bag to my left stops after half a mile huffing and puffing before calling it quits. YES! I win :)

Most of the time, running is a race within me and all about me. But there are times - especially at the gym, my competitive human nature gets the best of me. There is no medal awarded for running faster or longer, nor does it make me a better person. It's just FUN :) ... As much as I enjoy the rain and my yellow raincoat, I'm ready for it to clear up so I can pound the pavement outside and get a good run! I'm also afraid I'll end up hurting myself on the treadmill trying to beat the person next to me.

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