Running: Day 6

Motivational Quote: "For me, I'm focused on what I want to do.  I know what I need to do to be a champion, so I'm working on it." - Usain Bolt

Favorite Running Song of the Day: "That Power" by Will.I.Am

Run Time: 20:00

Distance: 1.94 mi.

Average min/mi: 10:20

Calories Burned: 192

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I ran hard this morning.  I beat my time last week by one whole minute.  That's pretty cool.  To be honest, though, I didn't finish my entire run.  I cut out two sets because my chest was hurting.  I think I'll be able to do the whole thing tomorrow though.  I also got a bit of a late start this morning because I was more tired than normal.  Now I feel like I'm making excuses.

 

Man, I felt good until my chest started to hurt.  That was a good run.  I felt pretty powerful most of the way through.  "That Power" was what really got me going.  It had a great beat and a pretty good message.  Check it out if you have the time.

 

Yesterday, I actually couldn't wait for this morning so that I could go running.  I don't think I'm to the point where I turn to exercise instead of food when I'm stressed, but my plan is that someday I do.  I like working out and I like running.  At least, this morning I do.  I feel like I'm ready to take on the day, and trust me I have a lot to take on.

 

I have to work on my "big" paper for one of my classes.  I was writing it yesterday before I realized that I need to have four or more outside sources in it.  To be honest, I was kind of mad.  It's due Wednesday and I really procrastinated on it.  Of course, I procrastinate on most things.  My twenty-five page screenplay is due Wednesday too.  I have fourteen or fifteen pages.  It goes kind of fast if I write dialogue.  I also have a short paper due on Wednesday.  My chapbooks are supposed to be done on Wednesday too.  See a pattern?  I think all the English professors got together and plotted this.  While it's great to end all my classes on one day, it's super stressful to have everything due that day.  I have a lot to do and not a whole bunch of time.  So, I'm going to wrap this up, take a shower, and get cracking.

 

But, I will leave with this awesome picture that usually gets me motivated to do what I need to do.  Also, this is how "That Power" made me feel.  Beast Mode!

 

Here we go!

 

Kelly-Rae