Yesterday’s five-mile run was tough. Luke had a fever most of the weekend. And, when he doesn't sleep well, I don't sleep well. Plus, I was on my feet all day doing laundry, taking down Christmas decorations, cleaning, and more. Speaking of laundry, I’m not happy about the increase in my dirty clothes that running generates …
Nonetheless, 4:30pm came and I was determined to run. It was a gorgeous day and I'd been cooped up inside long enough. I usually can listen to my podcast without earplugs, but not today. The road traffic was high and it just wasn’t working. So, I begrudgingly cut off Freakonomics Radio and ran alone.
Wrong move.
The time clicked away ever so slowly with no stroller, no podcast, no nothing. Just me and car fumes. Yuk!
BTW—Is anyone else struggling with sore, tight muscles? I have never been good with stretching pre- or post-run, but walking stiffly is getting old. I remember some stretches from my running club days, but if others have found a good online resource then please share.
Finally, the past is the past. It’s a new week so forget about what didn’t happen last week or even last month and make it happen this week!
Yoga! Sun salutation (http://www.healthytimesblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/Sun-Salutation.jpg) daily and these yoga poses (http://www.runnersworld.com/article/0,7120,s6-241-287--13936-0,00.html)on the days you run. I find it very relaxing to do just before bed and sun salutation as my morning coffee.
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