Location: Athens

Tuesday, Feb 8th

Today's run was pretty on the outside and rough on the inside. The temperature was in the upper 40s and it was all blue skies. I was so excited for my run that I decided before hand that I was going to go on my 8 mile loop. From the very beginning of the run I could tell that it wasn't going to be so good. My stomach started to hurt and I was racking my brain for reasons why.... maybe I ate something that upset my stomach, maybe I was dehydrated. But being the stubborn person that I am, I told my self that I had planned on running 8 miles so that's exactly what I was going to do. I wish I could say that I felt better, but I didn't. Some runs are just uncomfortable. That's life. It will make my good runs feel even better.

Thursday Feb 10th

I got off of work and thought about running, but wasn't too motivated to do it. Maybe I'm in somewhat of a running rut. I put on my running clothes anyways and sat at my desk while talking to my roommate. I was really enjoying having a good conversation and then I realized that I had been running by myself for the past two weeks. I needed some company. Running alone can be therapeutic, but sometimes I need some good social time as well. Miriam expressed an interest in running so I quickly jumped on the idea and we went for a jog down Milledge. It was a little chilly outside because the sun was setting, but I think we both agreed that we were glad we carried our conversation outside. We ran for about a mile and a half and then walked home. Once we got home I turned around again and went for about a three mile run. I ran fast (for some reason I run faster at night) and it felt so good to sweat in the cold. Tonight's run was the perfect combination of running leisurely and competitively.