Often the toughest part of a long distance, early morning run is the short distance from my bed to the street. I'll stumble and bumble and come close to a crumble but once out the door all misgivings are gone.The reward for the early struggle is about to come but only after I climb the wall of exaustion. My eyes will sting with sweat, legs ache, lungs burn, and heart beat so hard I can't hear but I know these are the keys to the place I want to go.
Because, there's a renewed world beyond exhaustion the torpid man never sees...
... but I do.
Stay tuned...
6 comments:
I couldn't agree more...Getting from bed to the door is the hardest part, but I love getting a run in before most people have had their first cup of coffee.
Great post! So true. I'm commuting back and forth to work everyday on my bike. It's the highlight of my day. Hope this finds you well, friend.
I think that the early morning workout on the bike.....in the basement is the wakeup call for me that there is no more comfort of riding outside and that the winter months are creeping in. Working out on the indoor trainer on the bike signals for me a whole new set of mental challenges similar to what you described above getting out of bed in the morning. - Bill
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Great post. Thanks for sharing.
The best part of getting up that early is being done right around sunrise and having all day to do whatever you want without the thinking 'I need to go running'
I needed that just now, contemplating a rare pre-work run tomorrow, following some of the most sleep deprived, tiring days in recent memory. Truer words could not be said about the mileage from bed to street. I would even argue for bed to bathroom and closet!
Long time listener and first time caller. I will hang up and listen to your response...
I am so jealous you are doing the first IMTX. It is going to be a great race!
Mike
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