Motivation was low today. It was run day and I really wasn't feeling it. Finally after much procrastination I put on my running clothes. Poet was ecstatic the hounds also keen to get going. I had to un-rug the horse first, the hounds enthusiasm as they waited impatiently sadly was not contagious but it did bolster my commitment to the run.
Leads on everyone and we headed off, even my 13 year old Irish Wolfhound was more enthusiastic than I was. She had a grin splashed across her face and the joy of a simple walk was lighting her eyes. If this wonderful old being could find such joy in her exercise no matter her old joints and stiff back then I too would find my joy.
Walking across the paddock the birds were singing and the sun was warm. It was one of the most perfect spring days you could ever witness. How could I remain so reluctant to be out here. Once through the gate and into the forest I released the hounds and waited for Millie to catch up. She may find joy in her walks but she is infinitely slower than she used to be. While waiting I had to catch a video and some shots of the others as they took in the beauty of the day.
Turning on my run mapper I let Millie through the gate and set off, determined that today I would try and run more than walk. I did approximate a run more than I walked but I would have to say that the shuffle I was reduced to at times was closer to a nana shuffle than a run. But I persevered and plugged on.
There is definitely still something I am reacting to in my diet as my sinuses were not playing ball as I tried to concentrate on my breathing. I still need to be looking at the different fruits I am trying. Thought I may have had it yesterday as I had much less angioedema this morning.
The little dogs ducked and dived around me as I ran almost tripping me several times but their sheer joy at being out with me kept me focused on the run.
2.1km today in 17.36 minutes. I shaved a whole 14 seconds off last weeks time. Sigh! I will do better.
The benefit to my soul out weighed the benefits to my fitness today. This was truly a beautiful day to be alive and beating back the Beast.
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