Running down a Dream

Tom Petty is one of my least favourite singers/performers BUT, I do like the title of his song “Running Down a Dream”.  It’s what I’m trying to do right now…a dream of a healthier me who feels better, looks better and can’t be beat!  Last night I managed day two of my Run/Walk plan for world domination health and fitness.  Hubby got home late, there was a Balance Bike to be put together and no dinner on the table at 8:00pm.  I could have packed it in but I didn’t.  Hubby took over with Little Miss, I put my headphones in and my jacket and gloves on and walked out of the door.

There is something about running/walking at night.  The air was cool and crisp; there was a light mist in the air and it was SILENT.  I popped my headphones in and searched for “Glee” on the iPod and noticed that my battery was almost completely flat.  I nearly went back in the house!  But, I was determined to see it through, “Glee” soundtrack or no.  I set off on a clockwise path around the village and marched on to “Don’t Stop Believin’”.  When I reached the end of the paved footpath up to the school and turned onto the dirt path around the side of the school, I broke into my shuffly-run.  It actually didn’t feel half-bad!  My initial plan was not to worry about a clock but instead set physical distances to try to achieve.  My goal was to get by the school and then walk but when I got to the pavement at the front of the school I carried on all the way to the corner by the pub (you know where that is, don’t you??).  I ran ALL THAT WAY!  I know you don’t know where and how far that is but for me, it was FAR!  I did a brisk walk along the next stretch of pavement and then ran from the local shop front to nearly the corner of the next turning.  I almost made it as far as I wanted…it’s amazing how your body just says, “NO…STOP!”

When I turned the corner, at a semi-brisk walk (my feet were getting MUCH heavier) the “Glee” stopped!  Literally.  Damn…right after “Gold Digger” and everything.  I had to complete the remainder of my walk without the cast of “Glee” urging me on.  But I finished with a final run push all the way to the lamp post on my road and then walked the rest of the block down to my house.  I was out for about 20 minutes, I suppose (I really have to start keeping better track of this) and have realised that my village is VERY SMALL but will plot out a few more streets to add a bit of length to the run/walk adventure.  I got back in the house with BURNING tibialis anterior muscles and a bit of a wheeze in my asthmatic lungs but I FELT GOOD!  What the heck?  Who knew?  Hubby was getting Little Miss ready for bed and all was right with the world.

I was a bit stiff this morning but feel better than I have in quite some time.  Thanks to some comments on my One Small Step I am beginning to wonder if I might have a bit of a gluten intolerance.  I have really cut back on my bread intake the last two days and I have no heartburn and don’t feel AS bloated (I’m sure you wanted to know that).  It would make my sad to be gluten intolerant as I LOVE bread and any form of Carbohydrate but perhaps for me, just cutting down dramatically will make a difference?  Baby steps…  Are you taking up the Mummy Tummy Begone Challenge as well?  What have you accomplished this week?  My run/walk might have to be in the light of day today as we’re at the inlaws for dinner and I might not be able to manage a run/walk after that.  I quite like the security of run/walking at night.  No one can see me!  And it’s so quiet…other than the sound of the cast of “Glee” in my ears.  Run/Walk tips are now called for…what works for you?  What’s your favourite music to run/walk to?