Thursday, September 13, 2012
Sleep like gangbusters!
You know, I actually don't even know what gangbusters means! Hm. Dictionary.com tells me it means "very successful" - so, yep. Like that. I didn't sleep great last night, although I also didn't dream. But I didn't eat blue cheese last night, either!
I went to sleep around 11 last night, but I was wide awake by 5. So I got up and I'm glad I did because my book was so good that I ran an extra 2.5 miles so I could find out what was happening! Good run today. Nice out, although still humid.
And I lifted weights when I got home. No hills today because, well, everything broke.
So, I've noticed something. I am feeling happier. And the only thing I've changed is that I am listening to this book when I run. Here is my theory: I was becoming immune to my music and not really listening. Rather, I was ruminating about work. I used to not think about work when I ran, but I had lost that ability. I just worried about it. And I was losing my joy of running and I've been so life crabby and down. And now I am starting my day with an hour or two of just having fun. And since I've started doing that, I feel happier. So the book absorbs my attention and leaves me unable to worry about work. Or anything, for that matter. Well, other than, "Can I get another mile in to find out what's up?!"
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Well good! Glad to hear it. Yes, I've become kind of immune to my music, too. Also glad to hear you've given up on the blue cheese! Don't know why you started that in the first place. That alone should make you happier!
My cold is worse today. Had a terrible night. Up and down several times and coughing and blowing. So, no run today either. I don't know that I'm going to be ready for a half in a month. I'm very tired this morning but am going to work at least for the morning.
This book I'm reading makes me think I'm creating a new craving in my brain. So the reward - the audio book - has moved from a reward to a craving or expectation. So interesting.
Sorry you're not good. Frustrating. I didn't run today either. I got dressed and started but I'm so worn and kinda sore. I just decided it was better to take a day off so I can be fresh tomorrow. Probably won't run hills today because we should hit 90.
And, yes, I did totally regret not listening to my book today!
My plan for tomorrow is to get up at 4 am and be running by 5:30. Yikes!
That's not a plan. That's an obsession! Must be a 12 step group you can join.
Another day off here. Terrible head cold. Not sleeping. Coughing, blowing, ick. I HATE being sick!
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