Before, during and after the run
Thoughts before the run:
- I ran yesterday, no use pushing it.
- My knee feels a little funny, I should give it a day off.
- I think I might have a little blister. I should rest it.
- I have a lot of errands to run, so I better not overdo it.
- It looks crappy out, might as well wait until tomorrow.
- It’s going to be a long weekend, I’ll get plenty of exercise.
- Not everyone is supposed to be skinny.
- I worked so hard to lose the weight in 2006. In the end, I just got fat again. Why bother?
- I look good chubby.
- I will just gain back any calories I burn by eating crap and drinking booze.
- I should wait until tonight, because Sarah may want to go for a run.
- I should wait until tomorrow and run on the treadmill…for my knees.
- I should do the dishes.
- I should do some reading.
- I should practice guitar.
- I should check Facebook.
- I should do some writing.
- I should watch a movie.
- I should run in a few hours, might as well get some rest now.
- I might need some new running shoes. No use risking it on old soles.
- I already ran twice this week. That’s good enough.
- I hate running.
Thoughts during the run:
- I’m a fat bastard.
- I need to wear baggier t-shirts.
- I’m not a jogger, I’m a localized earthquake.
- I must be at least a B cup.
- Running with this stomach is like trying to jog with a dwarf hanging onto your hips.
- I’m not a person, I’m a bag of jelly in a t-shirt and shorts.
- Those people are laughing at me.
- Those other people are laughing at me.
- Is that chick laughing at me?
- This isn’t a run, it’s a short warm up.
- If Gerrard 2006 could see Gerrard 2011 he’d be mortified and disgusted.
- I really don’t need half of the neighborhood to see me huffing and puffing and slobbering on myself.
- That chick is a real runner, I’m going so much slower than she is.
- I hate sweating.
- I’m old.
- I hate this.
- I’m never running again.
- This is stupid.
- I’ve run far enough, it would be cool to stop now.
- I quit.
Thoughts after the run: