10.5 miles
It was not easy today, but it had to be done (the longer run). I brainwash myself into craving discomfort, and I have to say - it is working! Whether it is raining, or feel tired, or the muscles are still aching from the day before, or the the run is mind-numbingly boring (because it is the same damn run every single day...), I still tell myself - it is time to go out and run. I might never get this same chance to run every day, this long and this good (after all they say your body will never be this young again).
So I get my running shoes on, and drag myself out. Sometimes feel like a wuss, and have to deal with myself and and physical limitations of a human body. But the mind is stronger - facing it, and calling out on myself - finishing what I've started, so far has been enough to fight through the daily uncomfort and get myself tougher, both physically and mentally.
Usually after I am out of the door and ease into the run, the natural energy starts to take over... then all the tiredness flakes off from my soul like used-up snakeskin.
10.5 miles behind me.
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