Blogging - such an introspective passtime. Lately - no blogging, which has either meant I am afraid to look inwards or I just didn't like what I was seeing.
But, the fog appears to have lifted. I am in love with life again. I am still running, and have been consistently for the last few months, and sometimes its been the only time I've felt alive - when I run. Or, most specifically, after I run. But normality appears to have resumed, my head is out of my arse, I'm not thinking of jumping out in front of the 7.09 to Central any more and the joy of life has come back to me. The positives of this little sojourn into the dark side is that training has been consistent and that means running has become easier, more enjoyable and more "normal". So that is really good.
Today was the first day of Spring. I didn't Spring out of bed, I wearily got up under duress, because I was tired and still sleepy, but I had arranged to meet friends and run long with them. I think I was still asleep driving up there, but what a joyous, fantastic morning for running. Possibly one of the best morning runs I have ever experienced. It was chilly at first. The mountains were hazy from the burning off and the trails were peaceful with no breeze. The sun was coming through the trees with a yellow shimmery haze, the bush smelt clean and new and beautiful and it was just the most perfect day for running. I'd planned to meet the guys on their second lap, so got some quiet time to myself and my thoughts (after a bit of a crazy, emotion fuelled, but wonderful Saturday) so it was nice to just be at one with the world, deep in my own thoughts and happy to be experiencing the most beautiful surroundings. Caught up with Steve, Chris and Fi at the 4km mark and ended up doing 28km all up on the trails this morning. I felt wonderful the whole way (despite forgetting to bring water, food or anything sensible) but after the run my hip has been sore and tight. If not for the hip I think I could have run all day. There is no better feeling that just enjoying every step and being totally "there"....
Next weekend is Woodford to Glenbrook, then our big run in Katoomba and then Blackmores. Then I might have a little break from events until Kedumba. I've got other stuff to focus on at the weekends for a while ;)
But, the fog appears to have lifted. I am in love with life again. I am still running, and have been consistently for the last few months, and sometimes its been the only time I've felt alive - when I run. Or, most specifically, after I run. But normality appears to have resumed, my head is out of my arse, I'm not thinking of jumping out in front of the 7.09 to Central any more and the joy of life has come back to me. The positives of this little sojourn into the dark side is that training has been consistent and that means running has become easier, more enjoyable and more "normal". So that is really good.
Today was the first day of Spring. I didn't Spring out of bed, I wearily got up under duress, because I was tired and still sleepy, but I had arranged to meet friends and run long with them. I think I was still asleep driving up there, but what a joyous, fantastic morning for running. Possibly one of the best morning runs I have ever experienced. It was chilly at first. The mountains were hazy from the burning off and the trails were peaceful with no breeze. The sun was coming through the trees with a yellow shimmery haze, the bush smelt clean and new and beautiful and it was just the most perfect day for running. I'd planned to meet the guys on their second lap, so got some quiet time to myself and my thoughts (after a bit of a crazy, emotion fuelled, but wonderful Saturday) so it was nice to just be at one with the world, deep in my own thoughts and happy to be experiencing the most beautiful surroundings. Caught up with Steve, Chris and Fi at the 4km mark and ended up doing 28km all up on the trails this morning. I felt wonderful the whole way (despite forgetting to bring water, food or anything sensible) but after the run my hip has been sore and tight. If not for the hip I think I could have run all day. There is no better feeling that just enjoying every step and being totally "there"....
Next weekend is Woodford to Glenbrook, then our big run in Katoomba and then Blackmores. Then I might have a little break from events until Kedumba. I've got other stuff to focus on at the weekends for a while ;)
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