Running is not easy for me; it never has been.
While I love a good ass kicking type workout, perpetually placing one foot in front of the other in a hastened manner has never been It for me. Despite that very daunting fact, I find myself lacing up and hitting the streets more and more often lately. Maybe I finally lost my marbles, or maybe I’ve been bitten by the running bug. I hope its not the latter since my skin is incredibly sensitive, and I really don’t like to be bitten, unless the Hubby is the one doing the actual nipping.
In any event, I’ve decided to share what goes through my self-diagnosed ADD brain when I’m pounding the pavement. You should be afraid or at the very least, a little leery.
- Alright here we go. Clothes on? Yes! Ear buds in? Yes! Music pumping? Let’s. Do. This.
- My sneakers are the bomb dot-com.
- Man, it’s a gorgeous day. The sun is shining, the birds are singing…AHHH! Jump. Now where in the hell did that giant stick come from?
- Good thing my ninja hops are strong.
- I really should do this more often.
- Oh look, a caterpillar.
- Oh my god, I think I’m dying.
- Crap, my nose is running again. Should I wipe it on my sleeve or attempt the snot rocket. I don’t know, the rocket didn’t work out so well the last time.
- Fuck it. On the count of one, two, three. Ladies and gentlemen, we have lift off.
- I think an Apple Gouda Grilled Cheese would be the perfect post workout recovery meal. I’m pretty sure it covers all my macros. Snort.
- Am I panting as loud as I think? The way that squirrel is looking at me suggests I am.
- I am invincible.
- Run Forest Run.
- What if the cats eat my newly transplanted rosemary bush while I’m gone.
- I’ll harm those fuckers.
- Not really.
- Oh my god, I’m definitely dying.
- I think it’s time to walk now.
- I think it’s time for you to shut up.
- Oh hell no!
- Bitch please.
- Man, what is that smell? Sniff, sniff. Uh oh, it’s me.
- Sa-weet, Chiddy Bang. This song is my jam. Hell yes.
- Damn I feel good. Bring on those endorphins.
- Crap, I’m dying again.
- Right. Left. Right. Left. Right. Left. Right. Left. Right. Left. Right. Left.
- Brittany.
- Oh look, a pretty tree.
- I’m so glad I cleaned the kitchen this morning.
- Our dining room table is shiny.
- That is one sexy piece of wood.
- That’s what she said.
- Giggle, giggle.
- Why is he looking at me?
- Did I say that Out Loud?
- Finally. There’s my house.
- Sprint, bitch, sprint.
- You. Got. This.
- Show me the way home, honey.
- Oh look, it’s Oscar.
- Holy crap, I didn’t die.
- Where’s my water?
- I need a tissue.
- I am Iron Man.
What goes through your mind when you run? What is the secret to the snot rocket? Do you run with or without music?
Haha that made my day! It’s like MY inner running dialoge!
Keep up the good job lovely!
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Thanks Jules. Can I call you Jules, or is strictly Juli? What say you? 🙂
Meghan recently posted…Thoughts That Go Through My Mind While Running
No that’s okay 😀
It’s not a common nickname for Julia in Germany so you’d be the only one. I like it.
Juli @1000lovelythings recently posted…Catching up Monday
Sweet! Jules it is.
Meghan recently posted…Thoughts That Go Through My Mind While Running
I love this! The thoughts that go through my head range from deep to meaningless. Sometimes I wish I could turn my head off so I often focus on thinking about NOTHING which never really works. And I totally switch between I’m tired to wow I have such strength today back to when is am I done and then when I am done I am like but I am not ready to be done…And the worst thing that happens is when the lightbulbs keep going off with genius ideas and I have to start typing in my phone my thoughts or they are forgotten by the end of the run lol. So I run and type. Totally normal.
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You run and type at the same time?! Holy crap, you are skilled beyond imagination. I’m impressed.
Meghan recently posted…Thoughts That Go Through My Mind While Running
Ahahahahaa. I looooved this. My thoughts are SO all over the place when I run!
Snot Rocket: turn your head to the side-down (otherwise you have all the shit on yourself) and snot reeeeeeally hard. Easiest thing to do. I do it in my high heels and dress while cycling. When cars pass. No regrets. Ain’t there no time to get a tissue out of my bag.
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Perfect advice. I did the snot rocket, and I did it well tonight. You are the bomb dot-com. You and my sneakers. 🙂
Meghan recently posted…Thoughts That Go Through My Mind While Running
Ha ha! That picture about running being a “series of arguments” with yourself is pretty darn true! Usually the first 2 miles or so are the worst for me.
I think to myself…”WHY??? Okay, if I made it a mile and a half, I’ll turn around.” Then, it’s, “Well, crap, just keep running…SUCK IT UP, PANSY.”
Then, I get in my “groove” and the endorphins start FLYING HIGH!!! Whoooooo! “The hiiiiills are alive with the Sound of Music!!!!”
I can’t speak for you, but I have been running more too – This weather is the cause for me. Not too hot, not too cold. Juuuuust right.
As for the snot loogie….disgustingly, I just try to snort it back up until I get home. Sometimes, I snort it back down to my throat and spit it out as mucus. Gross. Yes. I’m aware. But, in my defense, I’m not the one who brought of “snot rocket…..” 😉 😉 😉
I’ve been spitting it out too and it’s not pretty or working. I tried tucking a tissue into my sports bra and it disintegrated with my sweat. Talk about gross. I figure the snot rocket is the only available option left. 🙂
I loved hearing your thoughts while running including the singing…the hills are alive with the sound of muuuuussssicccc…..lallalalalalala. 🙂
Meghan recently posted…Thoughts That Go Through My Mind While Running
Meghan thank you for making me laugh on a Monday. Not always easy to do, but you did it. Big time! Have a great week!
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Meghan recently posted…Thoughts That Go Through My Mind While Running
HaHa – this was so funny!! I love the little arguments with yourself about walking and shut up bitch!!!
Hope the cats didn’t eat the rosemary!
Kim recently posted…Unconditional Love
I have tendency to swear when I’m running. Oops.
So far the rosemary plant has remained untapped. I’m cautiously optimistic they’ll leave it alone. Cross those fingers for me.
Meghan recently posted…Thoughts That Go Through My Mind While Running
Loved this. Very funny!
Happy to be of service. 🙂
Meghan recently posted…Thoughts That Go Through My Mind While Running
lol!! That’s so me! Except I’m thinking …. I need a massage! I’m
Dying. But wait, I feeling better. Oh nevermind… Face plant on trails
I should have thought of a massage. That sounds like perfection right about now.
Meghan recently posted…Thoughts That Go Through My Mind While Running
Haha, I loved this post. My thoughts while running are pretty consistent:
“Why is Malaysia so goddamn hot?”
“You’re gonna miss this when you’re back in NY in winter!”
“…but right now, it’s so hot!”
Then I spend the rest of the run trying to ignore all of the people staring at me. People don’t run here so they all think I’m Looney Tunes (which I am, since the urge to run always seems to hit midday when I need a break from work).
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You’re crazy, you need to run in the morning or at night when it’s coolest. That’s probably why they’re staring. Ha. I did that in the Caribbean once and I got all kinds of looks.
Meghan recently posted…Thoughts That Go Through My Mind While Running
Hhaha this is awesome…I echo your end thoughts completely! Is it terrible that plenty of the time, I’m thinking about how good it’s going to be lie down right after the run…and still feel smug that I pulled through :)!
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Not terrible at all. Half my motivation for the run is being able to relax when I’m done.
Meghan recently posted…Thoughts That Go Through My Mind While Running
Hahahaha. That sandwich actually is (if you were a twat and actually condensed the macros a la bodybuilder) the perfect post w/o meal- carbs, fats and the elusive protein.
I’m impressed you ran. Unless it’s a fun run- I’m out. I just have no motivation and give up ten steps in.
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I figured it technically did have all the elements: carbs, protein and fat. Perhaps not in the right portions or maybe not the right type of macros, but it works. For me anyway. It was a fabulous sandwich.
Meghan recently posted…Thoughts That Go Through My Mind While Running
HAHAHA this is amazing. we should be running buddies in the sense neither of us run and it’s a special experience when it does happen. i’ve been running a bit too lately, and i can tell you- it ain’t pretty- partly bc my face turns purple and partly bc i have never done a successful snot rocket in my life, and it just drips down my shirt. #winning
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You know what conclusion I draw from this comment: we need to attempt more snot rockets. Practice makes perfect.
Meghan recently posted…Thoughts That Go Through My Mind While Running
I love how your thoughts get more and more basic as the run progresses — can’t waste precious energy on deep thinking 😉 I pretty much have a one track mind when it comes to running, with most thoughts revolving around breathing and not dying. Suffice to say that I’m not a natural born runner, but I do get bitten by the bug around this time of the year… It’s something about the weather and how gorgeous it is outside. Brings out the crazy in me.
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Heck no I can’t waste energy on deep thoughts. I’m just trying to stay alive.
Meghan recently posted…Thoughts That Go Through My Mind While Running
Ahhhahaha I feel SO honored that you think of me when you run. I love it. The secret to the snot rocket is simply POWER and projection. You gotta BLOW like your life depends on it. Force that shit out! I snot rocket all too often while running, no shame. I think about food, focusing on breathing, telling myself I am NOT going to die, and food..oh I already said that. Did I mention food?
Brittany recently posted…Adventures with Lily
Of course I think of you when I run. You’re my mental running muse.
Food is a great motivator.
Meghan recently posted…Thoughts That Go Through My Mind While Running
Love the kitty photo at the end AND “Run like you stole something!” No running for me, but I’m going to get out walking while the weather is still decent. Take care, Meghan!
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I’m glad to hear that Fran. I hope this means you’re up and moving around on your own now and generally doing great. Keep me posted.
Meghan recently posted…Thoughts That Go Through My Mind While Running
Apple gouda sandwich— and you actually made it. That’s the best idea you had on your run. The tree on fire is quite the sight, too.
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I’ve got a plethora of apples on my counters right now, thanks to my CSA so I’ve been making all the apple things.
I didn’t do any kind of photo editing in the tree picture, so those are the actual colors. It was so beautiful, I couldn’t help but stop and take a picture.
Meghan recently posted…Thoughts That Go Through My Mind While Running
Yes. This morning I ran down the strip in Vegas. I had to make sure I wasn’t talking out loud. There’s some weird shit here.
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Aw c’mon, I bet you’d fit right in. It’s a bounty of strange, but good in Vegas. 🙂
Meghan recently posted…Thoughts That Go Through My Mind While Running
OMG, perfect. You have captured most runners’ spirits with this one. I’ll be thinking of this next time I hit the pavement!
Thanks Liz. I appreciate it, especially coming from you. 🙂
Meghan recently posted…Thoughts That Go Through My Mind While Running
ohhh-mah-ghurrrd. That grilled cheese sammich is beautiful. My stomachs need to consume it immediately.
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It was delicious. I highly recommend making your own.
Meghan recently posted…Thoughts That Go Through My Mind While Running
Snot rockets are gross! I wipe my nose on my sleeve in a pinch… which is arguable grosser than a snot rocket haha! I listen to pod casts while running. Love to run and learn and zone out. As for what goes through my head, usually I’m lost in pod cast land, but if I’m not, I’m thinking about work or breakfast. 🙂
Hey don’t knock the snot rocket until you try it. 🙂
Listening to Podcasts is a great idea. I’ll have to give that a whirl too.
Meghan recently posted…Thoughts That Go Through My Mind While Running
Haha this is so true. I always decide I should go for a run to “clear my head” and end up going from trying to get into the beat of my music (“yeah I’m a sexy bitch!”) to having full-on conversations with myself in my head. Glad to know I’m not the only one 😉
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The full on conversations are generally the best part. It’s where I get my best thinking done. 🙂
Meghan recently posted…Thoughts That Go Through My Mind While Running
This is awesome! This is exactly what goes through my head when I’m running too! I actually told Tony last weekend while we were running that I really needed to let out a snot rocket…but I didn’t and then I think I swallowed it…I would have rather gotten it out. 🙂 I love everything about this. You totally get me!
Sarena (The Non-Dairy Queen) recently posted…13.1 MILES!!!
Next time, don’t swallow it. TWSS. Let it out baby!!
Meghan recently posted…Thoughts That Go Through My Mind While Running
Never have I ever done a snot rocket, though it sounds preferable to my “oh my god my nose is so stuffed and I hate breathing out of my mouth” mantra that often shows up as the allergies increase this time of year.
That sandwich has me drooling, and also thinking I could probably pull it off for dinner tonight, scratch that I should definitely make it for dinner tonight.
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I hope you made the sandwich. It’s a great way to get a crispy, crunchy bite in your sandwiches. Another great tip would be to add some cooked bacon, but you didn’t hear that from me. 🙂
Meghan recently posted…Thoughts That Go Through My Mind While Running
That was fantastic. You’re easily one of the most amusing people I know. 🙂
Amusing is good. I like amusing, I can do amusing. 🙂
Meghan recently posted…Thoughts That Go Through My Mind While Running
HAHA this is awesome! Thank you for the entertainment and completely true ramblings which totally happen inside our heads during a run. I know I definitely experience a good chunk of the things listed here. I usually run with music, unless it’s a short distance aka sprints. Things that definitely go through my head: am I warmed up yet? still feeling slow. wait I am slow. Don’t care. Oh look I’m half done. Wait this is actually fun. Dig this song (see gotta have the music – and Chiddy Bang is always good run music) Phew donezo. 😉
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Thanks for commenting. I love hearing the random musings which run (pun intended) through other people’s mind’s when they’re out running. Chiddy Bang does make great running music!!
Meghan recently posted…Thoughts That Go Through My Mind While Running
I love this so much and it’s totally what happens while running. You’re inner dialogue is witty. And reminds me of Lorelei Gilmore. I seriously think I have ADD though. Like in need of medication LOL.
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Ya know, they have meds for that. 😉
Comparing me to Lorelei Gilmore makes me happy. I love that woman. I only wish she was a real person, and not a figment of Amy Sherman-Palladino’s imagination. Whew, that was a mouthful. TWSS.
Meghan recently posted…Thoughts That Go Through My Mind While Running
I hate running, but I think I’d hate it less if you were my running buddy and thought aloud for the duration of the run. Entertainment right thurr.
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I fucking LOVED this! I haven’t run in forever, but yeah, I gotta say my inner dialogue is not far from yours…and always ends up revolving around food in the end. Ha!
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