Yesterday, I felt some of the muscles in my legs. It wasn’t really painful. It was sort of like they were waving at me, making sure I knew they were there. I hasn’t paid them much attention before, so they were making their presence known. Making their presence FELT, really. I appreciated it, and greeted them with, “Hello! Thank you so much for showing up today!” I’m looking forward to building a pleasant working relationship with them all. We’re off to a great start.
Communication is key. I was feeling a bit tired by the time that I got home from work. I still wanted to do a little cycling on my off (from running) day. I got my iPod, played my Running/Cycling playlist, and out Tatum (my sweet bike) and I went. It was a short ride. I went down the highway (roughly 1 mile) and back (another mile). I went rather quickly, and slowed it down heading back home. Mostly because my leg muscles (LM) and I were in conversation.
LM: This is cool.
Me: Yeah! I like it!
LM: I’m so glad you’re listening to us now.
Me: Yeah, I’m glad I recognize your existence, finally.
LM: Yeah. Um… We’re kinda tired.
Me: Oh. Well I’ll just do this strip once and head back. Cool?
LM: Yeah, ok.
Me: I’m kinda tired too. I just didn’t want (you) to be idle. And it’s such a nice evening.
LM: Agreed.
Me: Easy day today, but training day 2 is tomorrow. Cool?
LM: Oh, fo’ shiz! We.will.be.THERE!
Me: Sweet! Look at that. Almost home!
LM: Yeah. Time flies when you’re having occupied.
Me: And having fun!
LM: Natch. (Short for “Naturally.”)
I’m glad we had that talk. And that we’re on the same page. This evening, I’ll do the 2:1 intervals for 20 minutes. It should go well. Tomorrow, I would really like to go out for an early one, but I’m only supposed to go every other day. I haven’t decided whether or not I’ll do it. I guess I’ll talk to LM and see what we come up with. Maybe run on Sunday and cycle on Monday. We’ll see.
I’m really loving this running thing. I can see myself doing this for a very long time. I’m already fantasizing about 5k’s and half-marathons. Actually, I had a 5k dream last night, no joke! Wait. I think it may have been a triathlon. There was swimming involved. Fun times, in my dreams, I tell ya!
Song of the day: With Your Love – Cher Lloyd feat. Mike Posner
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