This time I got the bright idea to do the Runner's World summer run streak. What is this moronic thing you ask? It's a simple challenge that requires you to run at least one mile every day from Memorial Day to the 4th of July. Not too hard right?
What do you get at the end? A shiny medal? A giant cake with your face on it? No. You get nothing but tired knees. Oh, and a high water bill because DAMN that's a lot of laundry,
If you can't tell, I'm a little discouraged. I've been perfect so far and haven't missed a single day. However, instead of feeling stronger with each passing day, I just feel more and more like a crappy runner with the knees of a 60 year old. That creaking noise aint normal folks!
What's so great about running anyways? Why the sudden surge in popularity? After college, you don't have anything to constantly be working towards on a regular basis. For many recent grads, it seems like running fills that void. We need something to work towards. We crave success. Immediately when you are done running, you feel like a badass. Who doesn't want to experience that once a day?
Despite today's attitude, I hit the treadmill and managed to get a solid 3 miles done in 32 minutes. I am going to finish this damn thing! My mile time has significantly improved, so there's that. Plus, I may complain before every run but I'm smiling like a weirdo after.
On the 4th of July, I will eat a GIANT cookie the size of my face and I will think twice about getting anymore bright ideas.
Who am I kidding? Anybody want to get certified to scuba dive?
-Sarah
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