#Janathon Day 29 - Euphoria
After an incredibly late night, I woke (properly) around lunchtime and my first thoughts were of dread for my impending my long run. I knew I wouldn't miss it, but I couldn't shake off my self doubt about how it was going to pan out, mainly due to late night tiredness and aching legs; definitely not the best start to the day.
Positivity had deserted me and all I wanted some 'lazy in bed' time watching movies and reading but it wasn't to be, so after breakfast in bed (yes siree) I took myself off for a little retail therapy and satisified my running gear addiction with the purchase of a new hoodie and running gloves... this seemed to revive me and I couldn't delay any longer so I headed out, armed with music as motivation, for my dreaded run. Muse on the highest volume if you're wondering.
The first twenty minutes saw me trying to find my pace without getting carried off by the pace of the music; tricky! Anyway, I found my pace and half way through my hour I perked up, and it was on the second lap down one of the parks tree lined avenues I begin to feel this most amazing euphoria sweeping over my head and body. Endorphines were rushing out left, right and centre and this kept up for most of the second half of my run, and throughout my stretching. I've had this feeling before but it was so short lived it barely passed notice. This was something entirely different and I want more!! MORE I tell you.
This is the way running really gets a hold of you isn't it? I couldn't stop smiling running around that park; I really wanted to punch the air, jump and shout out loud... you'll be pleased to know I restrained myself and focused that energy on my running instead but I did it when I got home :D What a day and what a run.
Also had a good pace which was faster than last week's long run... progress is definitely being made.
My legs are finished though, at least until tomorrow's easy run... ;)
Got to go, Birdsong is on...
Love from a seriously happy girl.
Stats
Distance: 5.24 miles
Time: 60 minutes 28 seconds
Total Janathon Miles: 112.35
