Hey everyone!
Well-today was the day. I finally went on a run.
Shocking, no?
Well...kinda. It was a nice day and since it's one of my days off I had absolutely no excuse ready this time. So I went on a run (which it has been 28 days since my last run) and MADE MYSELF DO INTERVALS. Ugh-here's the thing, I HATE intervals. I'd rather run full out and be done. But I made myself pace. I made myself listen to my body. I made myself...act like a real runner. It's weird. But if it gets me to my race in one piece I am all for it. And while my time made me want to grit my teeth-it was a pace that: a)I could actually run the race at and still be okay (which is saying something) and b) it's helping my mental focus. I am making myself do something I don't like-it's almost the opposite of human nature. I am by no means an expert on it but I'm learning and that's what counts.
Short post today-but since I actually ran I thought I'd share :)
Until next time, keep running strong!
Actress on the Run
Tuesday, March 18, 2014
Sunday, March 16, 2014
Spring means renewal right?
Hey everyone!
I feel like a lazy butt.
There, I said it.
Let me tell you why...I haven't been running in...FOREVER. I've made a variety of excuses that seemed to work.
I can't run after work-it's dark and it would be unsafe.
It's icy out, don't want to hurt myself.
I need to work on other things.
Which is bullshit. I mean, they aren't bullshit but there are so many people out there running and it makes me feel...well, lazy. But now the sun is staying out later now so that will help-or at least will get rid of one of the excuses, actually two. And I had a good system in college, I have just let myself get lazy. And that is a problem I have in general, but spring is a time for renewal so I'm thinking I can renew my resolve to get into better shape and run this 1/2 marathon. Plus- I've found out when registration is and it's not until July 15th so I have plenty of time.
But in other news, I am assistant choreographing a show! And it's really exciting and nerve racking, I have never worked with a group like this before and I don't want to offend anyone. Also, it's really hard for me to make friends. I mean, I can be sociable, I can be friendly but to make a connection like some people can is just hard for me. Hell, writing this blog is nerve racking for me and not many people even read it! And that's on the internet! But I am trying to take steps to make myself a more likable person...I think that's probably everyone's goal in life though.
Also, with the talk of renewal and spring...I'm trying to figure out something that will make me different from people. It's hard (which I was informed of) in the theatre world to stand out. I was actually told from an agency that it was because of the amount of talent they had that looked like me and not my resume etc that kept them from taking me. Which, while prepared for it, is still a hard blow-even when you're "trained" for it. But it's one of those things where I can't decide whether to just ride it out or conform and change. We'll see- I've always liked messing around with my appearance so maybe it will happen in this time of change.
Well-my venting seems to be done :) I do hope you connect with me here or on Facebook if you wish too.
Until next time, keep running strong,
Actress on the Run
I feel like a lazy butt.
There, I said it.
Let me tell you why...I haven't been running in...FOREVER. I've made a variety of excuses that seemed to work.
I can't run after work-it's dark and it would be unsafe.
It's icy out, don't want to hurt myself.
I need to work on other things.
Which is bullshit. I mean, they aren't bullshit but there are so many people out there running and it makes me feel...well, lazy. But now the sun is staying out later now so that will help-or at least will get rid of one of the excuses, actually two. And I had a good system in college, I have just let myself get lazy. And that is a problem I have in general, but spring is a time for renewal so I'm thinking I can renew my resolve to get into better shape and run this 1/2 marathon. Plus- I've found out when registration is and it's not until July 15th so I have plenty of time.
But in other news, I am assistant choreographing a show! And it's really exciting and nerve racking, I have never worked with a group like this before and I don't want to offend anyone. Also, it's really hard for me to make friends. I mean, I can be sociable, I can be friendly but to make a connection like some people can is just hard for me. Hell, writing this blog is nerve racking for me and not many people even read it! And that's on the internet! But I am trying to take steps to make myself a more likable person...I think that's probably everyone's goal in life though.
Also, with the talk of renewal and spring...I'm trying to figure out something that will make me different from people. It's hard (which I was informed of) in the theatre world to stand out. I was actually told from an agency that it was because of the amount of talent they had that looked like me and not my resume etc that kept them from taking me. Which, while prepared for it, is still a hard blow-even when you're "trained" for it. But it's one of those things where I can't decide whether to just ride it out or conform and change. We'll see- I've always liked messing around with my appearance so maybe it will happen in this time of change.
Well-my venting seems to be done :) I do hope you connect with me here or on Facebook if you wish too.
Until next time, keep running strong,
Actress on the Run
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