June 18, 2014

Thoughts About Running

With less than a week away from my half marathon I am coming to the end of my training schedule. I don’t know if it has been the windy Icelandic weather, lack of motivation, or just being lazy but this training period has been much more difficult for me than when I was training for a full marathon last year! I hope this isn’t a sign for how my run is going to go on race day.

Today while out on my run I was trying to motivate myself with positive thoughts. This led to me thinking exactly what really goes through my head while I am on a run and it is not always motivating. Without further ado here is the thoughts that run through my head during a half marathon.

Pre-race: My adrenaline is rushing and I am ready to run this race!

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Miles 1-3: Running is so fun, this race is going to be no problem for me.

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Miles 4-6: These crowds are awesome, it is like having my own personal cheersquad. Go me go!

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Miles 7-9: Ugh another terrible song. What was I thinking when I made this playlist? All of these songs are so annoying!

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Why is my body refusing to go faster! Maybe if I move my arms quicker it will give me speed.

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Miles 10-11: Why did I think this was a good idea? I hate running!

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This guy in front of me is so annoying, his motivational cheering is not helping.

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Miles 12-13: This is tourture. That curb felt like climbing a mountain! Ugh my hips are broken. How have only 2 minutes passed, this is never going to end!

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Mile 13.1-13.2: I can see the finish line, sudden burst of energy where was this three miles ago!

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5 Minutes After the Race: I just need to sit down for a minute, maybe all day.

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Two Hours After Run: Lets celebrate by eating and drinking everything in sight and signing up for another marathon!

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Question of the Day?
Are you a fan of running? What goes through your head when your on a run?

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Linking up with Treasure Tromp and the Grits Blog.

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  • http://montgomeryfest.com/ Annie Montgomery

    ha!! not that i’ve ever come close to running a marathon or even a half marathon, but im not ashamed to say i go through this during my 10 minutes on the treadmill..

    • http://unlockingkiki.com/ Kaelene Spence

      This is what goes on in my mind on all runs, short or long, it is the runners mind curse! And anyone that goes for a run deserves props, you go girl!

  • http://www.jadeoak.com/ jackie jade

    ha love this. i’m not a runner at all, but when i’m on the elliptical (which is for a muuuuuch shorter period of time) i feel the same way. great at the beginning, annoyed in the middle and then a burst of energy at the end ha. and i always get annoyed with my music too!

    • http://unlockingkiki.com/ Kaelene Spence

      It seems like I spend so long making the perfect playlist only to be completely annoyed with it halfway through my workout! It is almost worse for me when I am on the elliptical!

  • http://sophieinclogs.com Sophie

    bahahaha excellent selection of GIFs! I’m only just getting into running but I relate to a lot of this, particularly the mood swings - this is awesome! I HATE THIS I LOVE THIS! My bf has been running outside with me at my turtle pace and has seen some rather ugly sides of me :p

    • http://unlockingkiki.com/ Kaelene Spence

      Haha that is what bf are for! Running really does bring out all your emotions!

  • http://prettythingandco.com/ Madaline

    Usually I’m thinking Man how silly we all look running along - hate this so much - OH noooo is that the over head camera SMILLLLE. And I too have the playlist thoughts. I can listen to two hours of music in about 5 minutes - click click click.

    • http://unlockingkiki.com/ Kaelene Spence

      Same here! I feel like I have so many songs then before I know it I am finished with the entire playlist already!

  • http://anothercleanslate.com/ Kate @ Another Clean Slate

    Haha put all those thoughts downsized into a mile and you have me ;)

    • http://unlockingkiki.com/ Kaelene Spence

      Every run feels the same for me, short or long, they all count!

  • http://movebyyourself.com Kelley @ Move By Yourself

    This is hilarious! I love it and SO true!

    • http://unlockingkiki.com/ Kaelene Spence

      Haha I am glad I am not the only one with all these thoughts running through my head.

  • http://treasuretromp.com/ Nicole @ Treasure Tromp

    I cannot believe that you run races. such a badass!

    • http://unlockingkiki.com/ Kaelene Spence

      If only I looked like I knew what I was doing when I ran those races. I am in it for the awesome signs and snacks at the end :)

  • http://emzrant.blogspot.com/ Em

    Okay so this whole post is so spot on it’s ridiculous lol! I have those SAME thoughts in pretty much the same order whenever I run a race! But you’ll totally kill that half girl! *cheer*cheer*cheer!!!

    • http://unlockingkiki.com/ Kaelene Spence

      Thanks so much Em! I hope it goes good :)

  • Krystal R.

    haha I just started running! But from all other runners accounts this is spot on!

    • http://unlockingkiki.com/ Kaelene Spence

      It really is! Best of luck with your running!

  • http://englishgirlcanadianman.blogspot.ca/ Holly Nelson

    I don’t know how you do it. I try to run. I do. I can run for 7 minutes without stopping now. That is it though - I just find it so monotonous I think. I am filled with admiration for anyone who can do it!

    • http://unlockingkiki.com/ Kaelene Spence

      It took me a long time to build up my running! Good music and scenery really helps!

      • http://englishgirlcanadianman.blogspot.ca/ Holly Nelson

        Well…I just went out and ran for 1.2k and even managed to sprint the last 100m around the track! I didn’t try to do a time-related run and did a distance-related run and I am thinking that is what actually made the difference?

  • http://www.rhymeandribbons.com/ Amanda @ Rhyme & Ribbons

    You have to teach me your ways. I go for runs and then I just get so bored that it puts me off wanting to go again! x

    • http://unlockingkiki.com/ Kaelene Spence

      When I get bored I like to download a bunch of songs and run in a new area. One of my favorite ways to see a city is going for a run!

  • http://www.foodboozeandbaggage.com/ Food Booze & Baggage

    If I have to run along, all I can think is…when is it over, maybe I can just walk back :) I’m terrible with exercise…maybe one day, maybe one day.

  • http://coraltintedperceptions.blogspot.com Natalie Joseph

    Omg I am a terrible runner :(

    • http://unlockingkiki.com/ Kaelene Spence

      I am definitely not the quickest runner!

  • http://voyageofthemeemee.com/ Amanda MeeMee

    If I went for a run the only thought that would be in my head would be: “MAKE IT STOP, MAKE IT STOPPPP!” ;P

    • http://unlockingkiki.com/ Kaelene Spence

      Haha that thought goes through my mind all too often!

  • Sarah C

    haha, these are the EXACT same emotions I was feeling when I did my first/last (so far) 1/2 marathon a couple of years ago, so funny.

    • http://unlockingkiki.com/ Kaelene Spence

      It really is a though cycle us runners go through!

  • http://www.lifeinprogress.ca/ Kathy@Vodka and Soda

    LOL this is the exact thing that my SIL told me she thought about during her half. she said at one point she was hating herself for signing up and thought: why the hell am i doign this? this is the dumbest thing i’ve ever done! LOL

    • http://unlockingkiki.com/ Kaelene Spence

      Haha I have totally had those thoughts as well, regretting your decision to run happens at least once for me!

  • ElleSees.blogspot.com

    this is awesome! as in, i don’t run and i totally admire your journey!

    • http://unlockingkiki.com/ Kaelene Spence

      Thank you :)

  • http://inkandadventure.blogspot.tw/ Jamie | ink + adventure

    haha… I have to agree with all the other runners that this sounds just like my 1/2 marathon experience. GO YOU for doing it though, it’s pretty awesome no matter what you were thinking ;)

    • http://unlockingkiki.com/ Kaelene Spence

      I think we all have those moments where we hate running and don’t know what we were thinking signing up for a race! Thank you Jamie :)

  • http://theannabelleblog.com/ Anna Belle

    Love it! - Although this is my thought process when just running a few miles!

    • http://unlockingkiki.com/ Kaelene Spence

      I go through this same thought process on shorter runs as well!

  • http://www.thegritsblog.com/ The Grits

    Maaannnn I hate running. I used to love it in college and then when I graduated I got a job that required 80 hours a week and subsequently quit running, ever since then it’s been hard to get back into!!!

    Basically your gifs are my thought process a half mile into it. LOL

    • http://unlockingkiki.com/ Kaelene Spence

      Wow 80 hours a week I couldn’t even imagine!

  • http://thethingsiamcrazyfor.wordpress.com/ Camila

    hahaha I have never done half-marathon or come close to running as much as that, but I can still understand every single stages of that…if you replace miles by minutes then it’s dead on lol

    • http://unlockingkiki.com/ Kaelene Spence

      Every minute counts!

  • frikkenduckie

    LMFAO! I am in no way a runner but I want to be. I envy those people who can run marathons while I’m over here struggling to just run for 3 minutes without stopping!

    • http://unlockingkiki.com/ Kaelene Spence

      Every run counts!

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  • http://www.embergrey.com Ember Grey.

    hahaha!!! This was hilarious!! I found your post from Nicole @ Treasure Tromp’s linkup from last week’s most viewed post! Now I will have to check your current post for an update on the actual marathon! ;)

    • http://unlockingkiki.com/ Kaelene Spence

      Hey! Thanks for stopping by, glad you enjoyed:)