10/12/10 Day 2

Workout goal : 5 miles TLT easy
actual mileage: 5 miles easy at times.

Today, I left work a little early to get a run in before rush hour on both the trail and the roads home. I was feeling a little excited to get out there again, and I hatched the idea for this blog while running. Its a bit of a risk, sharing this bit of me with you, because it's some of that armor that is a part of who I am. But hell, it hasn't been working so well for the running anyway, so maybe it's time to try a new tactic. Anyway, I parked, changed in Runtex - that is one sad sad store presently. very lonely in there. It looks like a foreclosed house. Well, I hope it doesn't go away because it has been such a central part of my running life here in Austin. Lots of good memories there.
Anyway. I digress.
Started slow, and ran the 5 mile loop easy. Resisted the urge to pass people (most of the time) and was astounded at how hard I was working to maintain an easy gait and breathing rhythm.
I practiced saying some nice stuff to myself and even tried smiling. that was hard, but I saw another lady running along and smiling like she was really enjoying it, and I figured she might be on to something. Not sure it will work for me, my face started to get tight...pretty funny actually. I saw two more of my favorite people this evening. These guys were a central part of why T/Th evening workouts were so legendary in the past for me. Duane and Rudy always kept it real, and I really miss their camraderie. They are shit talkers, but in a good way.
There they are above, sporting their matching RATT shirts...looking good fellas.
Anyway, I ran the 5 and then dried off and drove home. It felt good to run into my friends like that today. Maybe I'll see you tomorrow.
Back to watching the Chilean rescue. Crazy.