Running Without Headphones...

First off,  if you're reading this I'm thrilled. Thanks. Now onto my first real post.

For me, running without headphones is a blessing and a curse. Generally, I love to listen to my running playlist, entitled: "fatty mix" (as a motivator for me people) and bop around with the beat while I run my x miles... it keeps me blissfully unaware of the creeps that beep and whistle and other annoyances. BUT, occasionally I forget my headphones/iPod or I run in the rain sans electronics. When I run without music, I am painfully more aware of my tight calf, my breathing, my feet slapping the ground, or the creeps driving down the road. On the positive side, it also gives me time to really think about all the things that are going on in my head and life which I quite enjoy (once the calves loosen up and I get over it ;) ). I think and rethink things that have happened , Iplan and replan things that are going to happen, and I appreciate the stuff around me, which is usually nature as I prefer to run outside. This week I have run 3.5 miles (with a double jogger to boot) and 2.5 miles without headphones which has left me a lot of time to think and plan for a big change I plan to make starting Monday, May 13th, my first Whole30 Paleo experience... should be good stuff, hard. but good. Until next time.

xoxo
Theresa