On being a superhero
I went for a run earlier today and during said run I was listening to Phedippidations #200. Steve Runner said something that really resonated. He said that to many people, people who can run even a mile are like superheroes. I remember when I was about 100 pounds heavier (not so long ago) and being unable to even dream of running a mile. I’d see folks running and think wow. And so whenever you have a run where things don’t go so well remember that you are a superhero to some folks. And yes, I do sometimes wear running tights. 
Today’s run was a relatively slow 12 kms. Having said that I was quite proud of it as I ran to the top of One Tree Hill which is a short but relatively steep climb. I definitely felt like a superhero when I got to the top!
I got some funny looks on my way up:
Cornwall Park (where I was running) is a working farm and there were hundreds of sheep with lambs dotted around the place. The view from the top was pretty good but I didn’t hang around for very long. The photos I took weren’t very special so I’m not going to bother putting any up.
I did 7 km yesterday and 12 km today so this week has started off quite well in terms of running. I hope the rest of the week goes as well!
Good stuff. Just make sure you wear the undies over the tights like superman does
Cornwall park is one of my favourite places to run as well. There are roosters too – sometimes they cheer, or rather crow, when you run past. Have you noticed the signs warning of the cows. I think a couple of years ago a jogger was attacked by a cow who had recently given birth and went into protection mode.
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I think you should go for Flash! Get the tights and the running thing all rolled into one.
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Good to see you including a hill run in this weeks runs. I was just wondering the other day how many hills you run as many of your runs seem to be along the waterfront ( and why wouldn’t you i guess).
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Andrew
reply on August 20th, 2009 7:54 am:
Yeah, my runs have been a bit ‘flat’ lately! Fortunately you don’t have to look far for hills in Auckland.
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wow, looks like a great place to run! Anything that has nice scenery generally tends to make the runs a bit easier…
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Lovely scenery! I actually saw a photo of One Tree Hill on a calendar recently and I felt so smug knowing what and where it was.
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Andrew
reply on August 20th, 2009 8:53 pm:
Awesome!
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Running tights: cool
Cape: Leave it at home please!!!
You are a superhero.
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sometimes i just wear my undies with no tights at all.
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Beautiful pixs !!! Like you, I was listening to Steve Runner as well.
Glad you included the hill workout. It looks like a terrific spot to run up to.
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Have just discovered your site and, being a beginning runner, was touched to learn you used to be 100 lbs. heavier and thought when watching runners, as I do now, ‘wow’. For some reason, that gave me the impetus to dig deeper and really believe I can do this.
Just thought I’d share that. Have bookmarked you and will check back often.
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I used to be able to run – hey, I was actually in the “Alice Springs Running And Walking Club” (yes, that’s Alice Springs in Central Australia!). But what happened after about 4 months? I got really bad “Shin Splints” and was out of the game for good. Up until this day, whenever I run for more than 5 minutes, the shin splints comes back, and I have to stop. Even just brisk walking over time will make me feel it. But you know what? I think if you keep at it, in the best way you can, if you don’t give up, then you are a superhero, too!
For me it’s to keep going to the gym, and to keep getting on the treadmill for as long as I can without risking any more of my health.
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