Runner thoughts

[IgaT]

First alarm (5a.m.) - 'No f..king way!'

Second alarm (5 min later) - 'I said NO!'

Third alarm: 'Why did I set up so many alarms?'

8th (or so) alarm: 'Damn, if I won't stand up now, I will not have enough time to run. Last call... I am mental'

Brain using all the power to move your limbs and body from the cosy, warm bed, out to... 'Hell! Was I teleported to Antarctica?!' Ufff... Managed to localize my running clothes, prepared the evening before. 'Why the hell are they cold as I would keep them in fridge?!' Again test of will - passed. Quick warmup, opened the door, and... a wall of freezing air hit me. Will test - passed. Started my tracking earlier, so it included warmup walk, as I couldn't imagine fidling with my phone.

'Move, move, move. Don't stop! It's too cold to stop. Move your arms and hands. Oh, finally first run - I hope it will warm me up'. Cold air went into my lungs more rapidly than I expected, but it wasn't as bad as it could have. Nice and easy. Time for walk break. 'No, I don't want to slow down, I'll get cold. Hurry, next run, please.' Another run came just when I started to feel cold. 'So nice and warm when I run :)'

Another cooling down walk. 'Hey, I don't feel my thighs O_O' So another two runs were easy on my legs. Last run: 'Ooo, it's dawn. Too bad I had to turn with my back to it Spring is coming, so soon I will witness sunrise :)'.

Came hime, quick stretching, as I was a bit late due to too many snoozes. Quick shower, put my glasses on and my brain gave me huge boost: ' I am female Clark Kent'

Happy running for all morning, afternoon, evening, and night superheroes!

[Millsie-J Graduate]

Keep going Superwoman Iga! You have so got this now!

If you can go out in the cold and dark as you are doing, think how much easier it will be in spring 🌞

[IgaT Graduate in reply to Millsie-J]

Thank you

[yellow46fan]

In dark mornings make sure to keep an eye out for any dog kryptonite on the pavement!!!

[IgaT Graduate in reply to yellow46fan]

buahahahaha - dog kryptonite ;D Oh you made me laugh!

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Is this the real IgaT?

[IgaT Graduate in reply to Hidden]

I am not sure. I think I got possessed by a running demon O_O

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

Very well done Superwoman x

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Well done Superwoman - I could have sworn I saw a flash of blue this morning...

[Fishypieface Graduate]

Oh, well chuffing done you! I woke at 6.20am (having been awake half the night) and had much the same battle, this morning. I eventually got out at 6.55am for a quick 25 mins. NO WAY could I have got up any earlier. My limbs were literally clawed into the mattress But you? Absolute superhero you are

[IgaT Graduate in reply to Fishypieface]

I think today was just a hard day to get out of bed for us. But you did it! Congratulations! 6.20 or 6.55 - doesn't matter! You went out there and run! Well done! You are superhero as well!

[Fishypieface Graduate in reply to IgaT]

No, uh-uh . Any fool (a.k.a. moi) can scrape themselves out of bed after 6am but 5am?!! That's on a different level - you've got to be some kind of amazing to do that!! Especially in this weather! You are doing just great

[IgaT Graduate in reply to Fishypieface]

Thnak you very much

But do NOT diminish your actions or I'll come and give you a solid kick in the bottom! You are doing great! Just admit it

[Fishypieface Graduate in reply to IgaT]

We are both doing fab!! 😊 I have arse cheek-itis after my run today so I’m trying to avoid being kicked up it 😂 😩😆

[IgaT Graduate in reply to Fishypieface]

And that's correct answer

Take care of your cheeks, they are quite useful

[Jen58]

IgaT if anyone is going to this .. you certainly are

Well done 👍🏻 I am in awe 😊

[IgaT Graduate in reply to Jen58]

Don't ask me how, as I have no idea. I just hope I'll be able to persevere. It was only 1 week, but I have this great feeling of achievement. The only drawback is that afternoons I feel tired. Not sure weather it's because of early wake ups or something else. Well, I did struggle with falling asleep, so maybe this is the culprit.

Anyway, I plan to keep up with my morning runs and I believe my body will adjust and give me back my afternoons

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate]

You are nailing this now...you’ve got your ‘I’m gonna do this’ head on and I LIKE IT!!!! Great post from a great runner x

[IgaT Graduate in reply to Mummycav]

Thanks