I went back to Woodsom Farm today to completely explore what I touched upon yesterday. It’s smaller than I thought at first glance, but then, running makes everywhere seem smaller than it looks, doesn’t it?
Four miles where nearly 2/3 was hills. I found myself either partway up a hill or just descending another hill for most of the run. For some reason, I really like hills. They feel like a challenge that you can conquer. You run up, and of course it burns and takes lots of effort, but once you’re up there, you feel like: hey! I’m up here and you’re not! Maybe that’s the 8 year old boy still trapped in me.
I saw lots less wildlife today. Just one rabbit, about 30 mourning doves, a dozen vocal crows, and who knows how many other birds whose names are not mine to know. Oh, and I gave blood. LOTS of it. Damned bugs.
Body felt great. There was no sense of pain from my hip flexor, and my glutes were sore, but warmed up to the challenge without any complaint. It felt great, but I was also very cautious and careful not to overdo anything. I had a great coach last night telling me to listen to my muscles, because they’re doing the work and they know when enough’s enough.
Thanks, Coach!
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I’d love to see it sometimes with you.
You’re doing amazing!
-kat
Good to hear that “pop” isn’t major and that things are feeling good. I wonder what that was?
I wanted to comment about the rabbit(s) yesterday but blogger sucked..so here’s my theory…it’s actually just ONE rabbit. The same rabbit. He just keeps moving around to taunt you (he’s actually whispering “Nipmuck Marathon” under his breath too). And the reason why you only saw him ONCE today? He was too tired of chasing you around. =)