Tonight I stepped up to a midweek Cardio Max class this evening. An enduro class, which has been my usual Sunday class. So it was a good opportunity to lift. I must admit though I was a little hesitant about going, and was even still hesitant when we set out on our run, but seriously once I was on the road, I knew it was on.
One of the awesome things I noticed was the instant change in temperature as we went from the hills of Labrador down to the beauty of the Broadwater. Looking south towards the lights of surfers, with my trainer beside me, I was always like the way he loves running down by the Broadwater. No matter day or night, he acknowledges how beautiful & lucky we are.
The first half of my run, I used my usual cues. Pole to pole, tree to tree, seat to seat......but it was the turn around home that I began to ease into rhythm.Taking on board words from my RP (running partner) Christine & Shelley.... just get over that beginning and try not to stop. So I did, and I can proudly say I pretty much jogged the whole way back to the school, except for some power walking up the hill.
Sooo invigorating I got back to the school with the 3 other members and Ian, and felt alive! I was amazed as the sweat just began dripping off me.
Sooo Happy with my efforts. Dare I say it.... I am beginning to love running. Tonight was very much about celebrating breathing. Being completely relaxed, in control of my breath, made me understand why people get out and run marathons...... All I want now is more more more.
Don't forget I have been given an amazing opportunity by Ian, this is my chance to really lift, push myself to new limits, and have some fun. Too often I over think it, add unnecessary pressure to myself. Tonight I ran, not to burn calories, not to impress anyone, I ran because I could! That beats it all.
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