Running Wogging & the Glass Half Full

First long run Let’s just say there’s a confidence that comes in running a few 3 milers-  You get a little cocky and the muscle memory of it all starts coming back Fast? Naw- But does it really matter? You haven’t run in ages  Just getting out is a feat You hand out high-fives Claim to the world that you’re back And take your rest day like you’re a king Complete with way too many chocolate chip cookies Then comes Saturday  Well,  Friday night  comes first You’ve got 6 miles on your mind And you dice it to cut it down to size You plan to run 3 miles then double back How hard can that be Aside from the fact that the first couple 3 and 4 had you  Sucking air Side stitched Hot Tired Legs like lead No biggie Outfit picked Even threw some KT tape on the ball of your foot On account of it trying to blister Ready Saturday sunrise Sleep in Life happens Too hot to afternoon it Excuses Sunday Sleep in Church All the things Packing packing packing for the cabin And dri...

Saturday January 18th This run had it all Drama, danger, laughs, and a little magic It started off innocently enough With me taking an ungodly amount of time getting geared up to head out That usually means an epic fail of a run is ahead. I don't know why I drag my feet Calculating what time it will be when I'm done if I start now.... Then 15 minutes later.... If I start now Annnnnnd  If I start now.... Only to wait 15 more minutes to start ON the hour---- all the while bemoaning that I would have been over half done, if I'd started when I first started calculating finish times-- Sigh Just get out there already! Up and out- I sputter and cough Suck air  Wheeze  You'd think I was a chain smoker I'm actually ticked And scared I feel like I'm going to have a panic attack Anxiety  What is wrong with me Where is that girl  That didn't care Who just went out with open arms And let the run happ...