Yesterday was weird. And by weird I mean freaking amazing. I wore my Pro Compression socks to bed, woke up at 5:45am and got to the gym a little before 6. I hopped on the treadmill planning on doing 4 miles, but stopping after 2 for a walking break. I opted for the One Direction Pandora station in place of the Lil Wayne station that I typically listen to. This was a great change! I got to mile 2, and wanted to keep going. Mile 3.. yep kept going. I did all 4 mi without stopping for a walking break! This was a first.
By the end of it, I probably could have gone for another mile, but I knew I had to get back home and shower before work. I was pretty darn happy though! I probably had an inch of sweat on me! My tank top was soaked when I was done. Afterwards, I stretched a bit and walked home. I brought Bry back a muffin (I had half) and hopped almost immediately in the shower. I felt so gross from that amazing run.
I am going to have to start wearing my compression socks to bed more often and listen to One Direction during my runs! Something worked, because endorphins were flowing!
Endorphins are a group of neurotransmitters. These chemicals can change the behavior and emotions in the brain. They can be released to help the body deal with pain or stress. This is what makes you experience a natural high. I really do think that it was endorphins pushing me through my workout yesterday.
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On another note, last night I watched the Bachelorette the Men Tell All. Here were my favorites from the season:
Nate- AKA Paul Walker look-a-like
Sean
Arie
John
Who were your favorites this season?
What’s your proudest running moment?
What is your secret weapon for amazing runs?
*Don’t forget, you can still enter into my jewelry giveaway. Winner will be announced on Friday.
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hurray for a great RUN! sounds like you had a blast!
and HOMG! sooooooooooo amped for Sunday’s Bachelorette finale!! DYING! I really want Jeff to win- I think he is so sweet and adores her!!
My other favorites were John, Sean, and Charlie…. and Ari a little bit…but now he kind of bugs me!
And RYAN was so entertaining despite being a total tool.
HAPPY THURSDAY MAMA!
I loved John. I thought I was the only one!
No! I thought he was actually really funny! Whenever they showed all of the guys together, you could always hear John cracking the best jokes. 🙂
It’s gotta be the One Direction 😉 Nice run chica!!
I love when a run turns out great! 🙂 that happened to me on Sunday! I really liked Arie and Sean.
That’s awesome Nicole, congrats!