It was one of those foggy afternoons that occur so frequently around here. One of those days where everyone sits inside and snuggles up with a cozy blanket.
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| Zoey demonstrates proper technique, complete with disgusted scowl. |
We huddle next to something warm and take a nap. This is especially true with me since the marathon was less than two weeks ago. But somehow, this foggy Saturday turned into a PR day on my five mile route.
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| This is what the average foggy day looks like. Usually, one can see the ocean from here. |
It started off slowly at first. I had no expectation to have a personal record for this course. I even brought the camera along so I could take pictures of Christmas decorations along my route. That seems to be how it always goes, doesn't it? But the best PRs are the ones you don't see coming.
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| Someone else wishes there was real snow. |
The first mile was average for me. Then mile two, my numbers began to increase. By mile three, I knew that I had a really good chance to PR if I just concentrated, focusing on the task at hand.
By mile four, I knew that I had a solid PR day and the final mile was a victory lap of sorts. I grinned from ear to ear. I did it! It was a new PR!
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SIXTEEN KITTY SIGHTINGS IN FIVE MILES!!!!!!!!!!!!!
3.2/mile average
(previous PR: 8)
Here are a few of them:
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| I see this guy almost every run. |
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| New, very shy kitties. |
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| I see him often too. |
Some were easier to spot than others.
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| This house at 5pm has 5-8 cats. Just one at 1pm. |
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| Santa Claws at mile 4. |
Some were super friendly and some ran away before I could get a photo of them.
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| I have a weakness for fluffy kitties. |
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| This one knew it too. Got a few snuggles before continuing on my way. |
Runs like this are how I spend my off season. Most of the time, I skip the watch and run for fun. Within a month, I'm mentally recharged and ready to tackle another tough training cycle, even though my next one doesn't start for another three months. Then when I finally begin training hard again in March, I am brimming with motivation and excitement for the fast stuff.
What's your off season like? Do you go on sightseeing runs on your everyday routes? Am I one step from becoming the crazy cat lady or does my married status exempt me from that forever?
5 comments:
I love this! My calico read it intently too. And sorry to tell you but I think you can be married and be a crazy cat lady. I think I'm one. :) Love that you count cats. I'm going to start.
Haha, very good. And I did start off thinking "she's supposed to be taking it easy, noooo!"
Alicia
I just laughed out loud when I realized what your PR was. LOVE IT! I'm still single so I will become a crazy cat lady way before you, don't worry. Love that you had a fun run.
Mary, I love calico cats, they're so adorable and have the best personalities. I hope to become a crazy cat lady. One lifetime goal, I think.
Alicia, I love that you'd step in and scold me if I don't rest like I should.
Abby, YAY! Crazy cat ladies unite! :)
Ahahaha, that was hilarious. When I first read this on my phone, it was not at all obvious to me what you were talking about and I had to re-read the punchline multiple times before I got it. Much more obvious when read on a computer! That, or I already knew what to look for. Whatever the case, congratulations! You're totally right, PRs come at the most unexpected times!
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