I had forgotten that you are deceptive and sneaky, so yesterday when I was able to brag to myself that I didn't feel you after Wednesday's run, you were clearly tricking me because today you made me feel the full impact of you when I sprung from bed this morning, and suddenly it was "hello hamstrings!"
Despite your trickery, I am not mad at you. In fact, in a weird way, I welcome you back since it's been so long since we've been aquainted. Still, I don't want you to think you're a friend, so I've been drinking lots of water to be rid of you. Nothing personal, I'd just rather you were gone sooner rather than later.
And don't think that you can deter me from going out again this evening for another run; no, I plan on another 3 miler tonight when Jerry gets home from work, so I'm afraid that your attempts to block my mojo with lactic acid are going to be futile. Running and I are back together again, and I am not going to allow you to break us up.
After another week or so, I'm sure you'll fade away, and we won't meet again until I start introducing some long runs and maybe some speedwork, so for now, I pre-emtively bid you "adieu!"
Sincerely,
Jess
That's right - embrace the pain. You know you like it!
ReplyDeleteHAhaha you know it will be gone before long!
ReplyDeleteYou want it to go away, but doesn't it feel so good. :o)
ReplyDeleteNice job! It is a good pain.
ReplyDeleteCute! I wish I could embrace my pain with such a calm attitude like you! Good luck on the run tonight! :)
ReplyDeleteIt's like being a rookie again! Stupid pain. Cheers!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the muscle soreness. Doesn't it hurt so good?
ReplyDeleteFunny how it's a welcome pain after a hiatus from running.
ReplyDeleteHave another good one tonight!
Yay for getting back into running, even if you are a bit sore.
ReplyDeleteit even has a name... DOMS- Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness
ReplyDeletebut that seems a little formal, as if your pain were dressed like a penguin
It's fun to feel that kind of pain after a workout when it's been a while . . . hope the run tonight goes well!
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ReplyDeleteTough love Jess, make soreness surrender!
ReplyDeleteMind over matter. Do you talk to exhaustion like that too? :)
ReplyDeletei always like to feel sore if i havent in a while :)
ReplyDeleteCongrats on getting out there (and feeling the burn)! I actually enjoyed it when I started running again ... the soreness made me feel like I was actually doing something for ME. You are doing awesome, and I bet Norah would tell her Mommy she is really proud of her (if she could do more than puke and poop, that is).
ReplyDeletePain may be your friend, but it does help when we least know it.
ReplyDeletethat's so awesome that you are running again!! and soreness can be good when you know you worked for it ;) happy one month to norah!
ReplyDeleteLOL! Too cute. I can't believe you are running again already.
ReplyDeleteSo happy for you that you're out running again, enjoy the pain :)
ReplyDeleteI was dying for soreness when I was pregnant. Soreness and sweat. Both felt so good post delivery!
ReplyDeleteThe pain means you did something good. Just came across your blog and really am glad I did!
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