It feels good to be motivated to run. This was the second week that I ran 4 days. I have been planning on running tomorrow, Sunday, 3 miles. I have not run more than 2 miles since February. This month I've run 20, so far. I have not run that far in a month since July 2023. If I keep the schedule I have been doing for the last 2 weeks (and I plan to), with 3 miles tomorrow instead of just 2, I'll have run 27 miles this month. May 2023 was the last time I ran that much. I remember when 20 miles was my weekly mileage, it's weird that it's now my month mileage, and I'm happy with it. Excited even.
I think what feels the best is that I'm planning what I'm going to do, it's not just a "I should run today" it's "I'm going to run today, tomorrow, and then take a day of a break and run again after that." I haven't been in this mindset for a long time. Even before I ended my runstreak. I ran to keep the streak, but wasn't planning runs. I'm enjoying it again. And I'm sore. Just a deep body ache, not specific soreness., but still....
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I've been wearing my hair curly lately, but have been thinking about a change. I don't want to cut my hair, I love the length, but it seems that curly hair is actually more maintenance than straightening it. When I straighten it, I only have to straighten it after I wet it, and then it pretty much stays the way I like it until I shower next (I do not shower daily). With curly hair, I always have to "refresh," or wet it and redo, and I'm kinda tired of doing my hair everyday.
I had more to say, but we watched a movie and now it's late. I'll leave it short tonight, but here is my curly hair vs. straightened hair.
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As awesome as your streak was for running (seriously, I am still more than amazed and in awe of your streak) I think it took something out of you. I saw the sparkle about running disappear and it became a chore. Sure there were times where it was there (the pride when you ran on that cruise with your family) but it seemed more of a chore each day. This post makes me smile because the love of running seems to have been rekindled. :-)
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