Today it was cold and I was tired. The idea of going jogging was unappealing whether because of the basic problem of having to get changed, through to the unpleasant thought of going outside, before any question of actual running even got mentioned. I was also suffering ache-y twinges all down my legs, no doubt simply my body asking desperately if I was ever going to stop this mad daily infliction.
However, I decided motivation of the day would be chips. I would run round a loop that ended at the chip shop, and then walk back (eating said chips). So I set off. I even managed to force myself on an extra little loop. I kept going despite lots of people who all looked up for a night out and clearly thought I was mad. I eventually warmed up enough that my fingers didn't feel as if they would drop off. I ran on and decided I could warm down once I'd ordered.
But then, disaster. On asking the assistant in the chip shop, shed told me that the chips are cooked with the fish. No!!!! For a vegetarian this is to say the least problematic. I briefly dallied with why not, but then sighed and left. Chipless. And rapidly becoming chilled. And with a walk (only half a mile but even so) home with no salt, vinegar or yummy warm stuff to keep me going.
Oh well, I suppose I shouldn't complain really. I am getting there and nearly through this month of Janathonitis. But I really don't think a few chips on a very cold night were too much to ask!
(PS - blog started yesterday but finished today. Now for my next run/log/blog and sadly no more enthusiasm than I showed here ... oh well, bye for now, back soon ... hopefully ...)
We all need to write a whingey blog now and again, so that fellow Janathoners can reassure you that after putting our bodies through this torture the aches and pains are still a normal part of this extreme exercise regime, and even though you have little motivation at the moment, all you need is one good run and it will be back up there again (my experience anyway). Stay optimistic that the last couple of days will be worth it!
ReplyDeleteThanks for all your support during Janathon, see you online in June?
Thanks, love the support I've been getting - I'm sure I'm in hugely in debit and need to pay back somehow!
ReplyDeleteI'll have to see how June appears ... you never know ...!