Bob -
This is the first preview of a book that I am writing. It is an in depth piece on what goes on in a runner's mind when a runner is running. I hope that I don't get sued by the guy who wrote, What I Think About When I Think About Running or whatever it is called. I'm calling it What I Think About When I Am Running.
So here goes....WHAT I THINK ABOUT WHEN I AM RUNNING
Chapter One - Thoughts when I am running
When I am running I mostly think about not running or stopping running. I think that I want to not run anymore. Sometimes I think that I will be attacked by spiders or what I looked like when I was 16 or coffee, but mostly I think about being done with the run. Every once in awhile I think about what would happen if I died while I am running. Would I look like I was peaceful and in good shape for a dead guy or would I have thrown up, crapped my pants and have a look like, "seriously? Right now?" But mostly I think about not running.
Chapter Two - Thoughts when I am not running
When I am not running, I think alot about running. Running far and fast and that my next run will be the best ever. That I will suddenly have a breakthrough and feel like I am 20 again and jump over stuff and get my fastest 5k ever by just pushing through that pain barrier. It is only pain. It is only puking. Just run as fast as you can for 3.1 miles and let it go. What pace do I need to do to get a 21 minute 5k? But dumbass, you have never come close to a 21 minute 5k. But, you have never just let it go and let it fly. But, every 5k you feel like your going to die. But, you need to feel more like you're going to die and you will feel so great once you get the time you want. But, you have never been able to do that. Shut up!
Chapter Three - Speed work sucks
The End
That is the book. Short, sweet and done. For advance copies, send me and/or Ed some money and we will get a book out to you. Thanks.
...and yet you run. It's like golf I think. Every time you play you hit one decent shot. It's perfect! Flies far, straight and pretty. You even stand there correctly with your follow through. That's when it gets you. "Aha!!" it says. "You think you can do this now don't you! Bwahahahahhah."
ReplyDeleteYou will run your fastest 5K ever, though. Doesn't matter what it was. Once you've done this marathon you will have your base all worked up then we'll make a plan for the winter where you don't kill yourself and you get FAST.
I can't wait to start training for 5k's again!
DeleteThis one speaks to me. I think about how I shouldn’t watch that show I Survived, because I run so early in the morning by myself, in the dark. It gets me spooked sometimes that I don’t want to run down certain dark streets. I think about what I would do if I ran into a rabid raccoon. There have been a lot of raccoons in my neighborhood. I’m not sure if they are rabid or not. Would I be able to outrun a rabid raccoon if it’s chasing me? I think about the people that I can’t see, but I can smell their cigarette smoke as I run by. I think about how they are up so early just to smoke and are they going to jump out at me and chase me? I think about the vicious dogs (I’m actually scared of dogs, even though I have two) that I hear growling and barking as I run by, are they going to jump over their fence and chase me and try to bite me? Why is everyone and everything trying to chase me so early in the morning? Leave me alone!!
ReplyDeleteThen I think about how much faster I was last year and how slow I’ve become since I broke my ankle. I think about how I’m never going to be back to normal and I ask myself, why are you running, why do you want to run? Why? WHY?! This is what I think about when I’m alone with my thoughts. Sometimes I think about how I shouldn’t be alone with my thoughts. I enjoy running with Kevin and Jennifer, because we don’t talk about running. We just run and blab about other stuff and the time goes by faster.
It would be interesting to hear what people do think when they run. All kinds of things. Running is such a great way to get into your own mind and deal with stuff. Good and bad. Having good running partners really takes your mind off the miles. There are days when I don't think I could get through some of the runs without the people I run with. Your ankle is going to heal and you'll be faster than ever. Bobbo
DeleteRunning my first 5K EVER on Sept. 9th for charity -- we shall see how fast I go, but it's a first step in my 1000 mile journey! PS Van Halen's "Running with the Devil" is a must -- adding it to my workout mix today!
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to hear about it! Sounds like you are doing great and will ready. It is wonderful to run for a charity. Makes it that much more meaningful. Van Halen kicks ass. Bob
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