Turtles Can Run

I headed out for my weekend long run on Saturday thinking I would maybe run 18 miles or 20 if I felt good and my ITB was giving me too much trouble.  It was cold out when I started (mid 30s) and this made my knee feel stiff so I started out slow and was doubtful about how long I would be able to run.  As the run progressed, my body warmed up and felt really good.  I sped up a little but not to much.  I just listened to my body and enjoyed being outside and running.  The sun started shining and I felt like I could run forever.  At mile 13 I started contemplating a 22 mile run since I felt so great and then I thought if I’m going to run 22 I may as well run 26.2.  I thought it would be pretty cool to run my own marathon just for fun, just because I wanted to and just because I can.  No time goals and no pressure. It really gave me a lot of time to think about 2009 and all the great things that running brought to my life.  I also spent some time thinking about 2010 and what I would like to do this coming year.  The conclusion I came up with was that I would like to do more runs like I did that day.  Spontaneous runs with no real goal in mind other than go out and enjoy the feeling running brings me.  I was tired but very happy at the end of the run, I’m looking forward to another great year of running.

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