I absolutely love this running community. Thank you for keeping me accountable, encouraging me and going on this running journey with me. It's really amazing how my running has become such a huge part of my life. JoyRun's post today really summed my feelings... and funny enough, she said it was my post that "rang true" for her. *sniff*
I also learned something new yesterday! Did you know there's a term for "mental psychology of reaching a euphoria and just a deeper understanding of yourself as an athlete, and your purpose on this planet"? (That's a direct quote from Marci's post "Find Your Flow".) It's called Runner's Flow! Apparently, there's even an entry on Wikipedia on this "flow" terminology. I have felt this feeling at various times during a marathon but I had no idea there was actually a word to describe it. I love that this feeling has a word and it's real!
I've also been spending so much of my free time writing and reading blogs. Do you know a way I can make money blogging about running? ;-)
Last night, I went on my 8 miler in the dark. I love Daylight Savings but I don't like how it gets dark at 5pm. Boo. Thank goodness my husband went on the run with me because the trail that I usually go running on is near the Bay and sometimes pretty desolate. There were a few parts where I was so glad I was not running alone. Another thought, maybe I do need to invest in some good headlamps and reflective gear! I also ran on my brand new Asics Kayano 13s. They were fantastic! It felt like I was bouncing off the pavement. Love that brand new cushion. The 8 miles went relatively easy at about 9:40 min pace. Tonight, track workouts!
And on top of everything, I am still awed that we have our first African-American president of United States of America. It's truly historic and incredible. Wow. It's almost on the same level as, "Wow, we're married! You're my husband!". (As I tell my husband at least once a day, in a very happy way. :-)
OH and I just found out my little sister is having a GIRL!!! Omg, I am so excited!!
i am trying to find out how to make money by blogging also :)
ReplyDeletestupid dark!! its not fun :(
If you find out how to make money regarding the whole running and blogging thing please let me know.
ReplyDeleteCongrats to your sister! Babies are so much fun! I wish i could get paid to blog, it takes up WAY too much of my life hahaha!
ReplyDeleteI do however, enjoy all of the new runner friends i have made all over the country!
so much to be happy about!!!!! :) i am so happy anytime my boyfriend runs with me, it's such a great thing to do together. he gets home from work so late though and sometimes we'll go running and stop at the grocery store for a few things..... last time we ran back with soy ice cream!!! hahaha.
ReplyDeleteCongrats to your sister - yay for a little girl!
ReplyDeleteI loved Marci's post also, and JoyRun's...and your previous post! They all gave me warm fuzzies. :)
Backatcha, girl - thanks!! I'm glad my blog is coherent sometimes :)
ReplyDeleteGotta love running in new shoes. The cushiness just can't be beat! My "new" shoes don't feel so new anymore :(
Congrats on the future niece!
The amount of time I spend blogging each week is sick, but I love reading all them! I really can't get enough.
ReplyDeleteYou are going to have so much fun buying all cute girl clothes!
There's nothing like running on nice, cushiony new shoes! Great job on the 8 miles. And how exciting that your sister's baby is a girl! Of course, ALL kids are precious, but baby girls are just more fun to shop for, hehe.
ReplyDelete(I'm still smiling by the way at how cute you and your husband are. I have to remember to do the "hey, husband" thing more often, because it still feels fresh and new!)
Yay to the flow!
ReplyDeleteStupid dark! (Aron's reply was so simple and perfect I just had to repeat it]
The warm fuzzy feelings are mutual toward you. You are blogtastic! Congrats to you and your lil sis on the exciting news.
oooh, i see some seriously cute baby shopping in your future :) Thanks for the links, they were great. i love the whole "flow" thing. what an awesome feeling!
ReplyDeleteyour blog made me feel all warm and squishy inside!! haha love the concept of "flow"!!!! and love, love new shoes!! nothing better than the 1st run in them :)
ReplyDeleteLame with the dark! So unsafe! :)
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the sister too! so fun. I am jealous of your relationship with your husband, how cute are you two, running together and saying that too him. Love it!
Aw thanks for the shout out. I love how we all can learn from each other and find new ways to be inspired! Congratulations to your sister!!
ReplyDeleteCongrats to your sister, that's great news. nice job on the 8 miles, i'm with you I'm not a fan of running in the dark... though i love the daylight savings.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your track work today, hope it goes well. If you find a way to start making money please let me know.
Oooohhhh a little girl. CONGRATS to your fam. Little girls are the best (well actually they're just easier since you can relate :P I'll let you know how "easy it gets when they get to be teenagers HAHA)
ReplyDeleteThis is why we should have siesta lunches! Seriously! :)
ReplyDeleteAWw, congrats AUNTIE!!! I think it is always fun for girls to have girls. Yea, let me know about blogging and money making too!! Good thing you had a partner in the dark, sounded like Laurel's run was scary. Check out D10 for the headgear stuff!
ReplyDeleteWoohoo! Glad you had a great run. Brooks has a reflective line of running gear specifically for running in the dark.
ReplyDeleteThanks for passing on the term about the running "high!" I have had that feeling a couple of times myself but didn't know the name!
A little girl...how cute. My sister has 2 boys and is currently adopting a little girl from Russia. I can't wait to have my first niece!
ReplyDeleteThank YOU for writing such a fun blog! I was considering not running today since I didn't get out this morning, but then I thought, "No, Julianne ran in the dark! I will too!" And I did. Thanks for the indirect encouragement/kick in the butt. :)
ReplyDeleteGreat post! Great 8-miler! As Beachrunner said, "You're blogtastic!" (I had to steal, that was just so right-on.)
ReplyDeleteThe dark is tough.
ReplyDeleteI'd love to make money from blogger too! Let me know if you find a way!
Although if people had a way to make money...then you would get "non-runners" blogging just for the big bucks :)
ReplyDeleteYay for G I R L S !
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