This morning I went for my usual Saturday morning run. And as usual, at about 10 minutes into it, I was already wanting to be done. I grumbled to myself the whole time because I was too cold, then I was too hot, then I was too cold. I was tired, I was hungry, and I had a cramp in my side. I pretty much hated every single minute of it. I finally grudgingly finished out my 3 miles and was thrilled to have it behind me.
About 2 hours later, Brooke called me....
"Mom, I went running this morning and I swear I could have run another marathon! I was loving every minute of it. It was nice and cool, perfect weather, and wonderful! After running for over an hour I thought to myself that maybe I should stop, even though I really didn't want to. But I decided it probably wouldn't be that good for me to run for very much longer since I'm not training for anything right now. So I went back home but I really could have just kept going and going and going!"
Whatever.
This, my dear Brooke, is why you run marathons and your mother doesn't.
About 2 hours later, Brooke called me....
"Mom, I went running this morning and I swear I could have run another marathon! I was loving every minute of it. It was nice and cool, perfect weather, and wonderful! After running for over an hour I thought to myself that maybe I should stop, even though I really didn't want to. But I decided it probably wouldn't be that good for me to run for very much longer since I'm not training for anything right now. So I went back home but I really could have just kept going and going and going!"
Whatever.
This, my dear Brooke, is why you run marathons and your mother doesn't.
6 comments:
Your sentiments regarding running are much closer to mine than Brooke's. It's hard for me to enjoy running. Good for Brooke that she gets so much pleasure out of it, though.
Maryanne, in this respect, we are twins. Well, I give myself too much credit here. I feel pretty good about going down the stairs and not complaining. Good job on your brief run. Yay for Brooke too!
At least you are running!! Im with Kelly, if I vacuum, I am good for the day! Did you watch that movie, "run Fat boy run" yet? I loved it. It motivated me to start running, until the next morning! LOL!
I know how you feel Maryanne. I wish I could run like 1/2 the people in my family.
And that is why I adore Brooke!!!
I'm pathetic, too. My mom used to run marathons, but I guess that particular skill has not been handed down. I really hate running, but I would take basketball or swimming anyday!
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