Nov04
If you followed my running blog part 1 and part 2, you would know that consistency is an issue with me. It is my biggest challenge.
I proudly announce that I have been running consistently for officially 3 weeks, where I ran 5-6 days/week. Getting up at 6 has never been easier. The time change over Halloween helped. 
Now my runs are not in the pitch dark.
Here are some unexpected benefits I am getting from running.
- It is so beautiful early in the morning. I am more aware of the weather and feel closer to nature. I have now run in the rain, in a severe fog, in the snow, and when it was pretty windy.
- Running when I’m visiting another city totally built up my belief in my commitment to running.
- Meeting with local runners and their dogs
- I run the water distillation for my roommate early in the morning daily as a routine which is appreciated.
- Time for full breakfast and tea
- Taking mineral waters daily (doing something daily will always be magical to me, because I am so averse to routine.) The mineral waters I take are from my roommate’s company–phenomenal stuff. For more info, you can read up on it here.
- More aware of my footing
- Pretty impervious to hot and cold (I used to get cold easily.)
- Accepting myself without makeup
- I really enjoy it and it’s not a question of whether I want to run, anymore.
Happy running!
That’s awesome, Misheel! I believe something as simple and human as running can change our lives in profound ways! Keep it up!
(Check out Christopher McDougall’s book, Born To Run!)
I’m so glad to hear you’re enjoying it. I’ve taken up running (this is day 2 LOL)
I’m going to read your other blogs.
Keep it up!