A Bad Run

I believe everyone needs a pre-run tradition. Mine just happens to be dancing around the house and stretching with Mr. Bandit.

Gaga said it best: Just Dance.

May I have this dance?

Hey bro.

Wobble Baby.

Okay, let's get serious.

Big stretches.

I was supposed to run 10 miles today.

I did 5 miles.

Why?

Well, running in 91 degree heat is ridiculous, but my migraine didn't break until this afternoon....

But the biggest factor for my bad run I was mentally unavailable during our run. With every step, I was adding something to my list or thinking of something I needed to accomplish for the week.

Mile 1 thoughts:

• Do laundry when you get home.
• What should I wear to work tomorrow? 
• You should definitely wear a dress.
• Fall will be here soon!
• I LOVE FALL!
• You need to start saving money so you can get new boots!
• You also need to clean your car today.
• So much Bandit hair.
• Hmmm sushi sounds good for dinner.
• (Justin drives by and honks at me). 
• I don't remember to say hello. 
• Keep running.
• Oh crap, don't forget to write that blog post for tomorrow.
• Did you write those press releases yet? 
• No, no you didn't. 
• You must do that tonight.
• Man my feet hurt.
• Crap it's hot out.
• Stop complaining!!!!

Mile 2:

• That desk...you must clean the desk at home.
• Don't forget to write those notes from your meeting with Sierra.
• OMG it's SOOO HOT!
• Did I just swallow some sweat?
• Ohhh the pumpkin spice latte comes out next Tuesday!
• Mark your calendar for the PSL return.
• Don't forget to email our upcoming DJ clients the Excel sheet with song requests.
• Man, DJing is stressful.
• Really stressful.
• And time consuming.
• Can I really do a full marathon?
• No, I can't. 
• I'm done training.
• Stop it, you're going to keep going. 
• Don't give up. 
• I think I have an ocean of sweat on my back.
• Okay, after this mile you're going to the gym.
• Will you hit your 8 visits this month to the gym?
• No, you definitely won't.

After mile 2, I went to the gym.

Mile 3:

• Did you switch the laundry before you left for the gym?
• Maybe I'll get Subway when I'm done.
• Why is Law & Order always so depressing? 
• I need to find a new channel.
• Seriously, my foot is going numb.
• Okay, you absolutely need to write those emails for work.
• It might be better if you just write out your "master" to-do list tonight so you can go into work more prepared.
• I wish I was reading 50 Shades of Grey.
• Do people really like...okay, stop thinking about that while running.
• You need to get healthy snacks for work. 
• You're eating better this week.
• NO cheese until Friday.
• Okay, that's impossible. 
• Just limit your cheese intake. 
• This new lotion smells really good.
• You should get your hair colored again soon.
• When will I go home next?
• I miss my family.
• My foot is finally numb. 
• I'm getting on the elliptical.

I finished the last two miles on the elliptical, and I left the gym feeling really defeated.

But my inner positive Ashley reminded myself that not every run is a good run. And I should be proud that I got myself out there and tried...I still got an hour or so of cardio in!

Today, I had a bad run.

Tomorrow, I will try again.

And I'm going for 10 miles.

Much love,
Ashley