Let me make this quite clear, I don't believe I have ever been able to run that long, ever. I started a training plan last week and proved to myself that I could run. So today I challenged myself to see how long I could run. First I made it to 3, then I pushed myself to 6...then I said why not 10...then 15 and I made it all the way to 16 minutes flat.
I was shocked. But it felt so good. When I slowed down and started my cool down walk I could just feel it through out. My calves and quads had a refreshing burn and I could even feel it in my core! What!? I didn't even know that could happen!
While I ran I could feel something hitting my neck and shoulders. I thought it was bugs trying to get on me, but after a few swipes I realized that it was beads of sweat. I know, gross. But after a while I could feel the sweat and it felt more like motivation than exhaustion.
I began to think about being one of those people in DC that runs around the national mall, then changes in to their work clothes and takes on the world. I can be one of those people!!!
Yesterday, I wrote about having 6 days left and how I couldn't wait. And I still can't wait to be back in the Pines and to have some down time. But I had a thought tonight. There are only 5 days left, and more than likely I won't be experiencing GSE again, so maybe I should just live it up and make the most of the time that is left.
I'll chat with the faculty more. They really are brilliant people and I love talking about issues of the world with them. Even if what they say sometimes goes totally over my head.
I'll ease up on the kids...some. As much as I want them to respect me, I think I can leave more of a legacy than "the mean one."
In that same vein my darling friend Kiran has offered up her kitchen to me, so that I can bake some goodies for the Hall Reps that I have worked with. And what left over there are will go to the TA/Cs and the Staff. (I am SOOOO EXCITED about this one!)
So yeah, 5 days. And it's now or never to make the best of it.
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