There were so many comments on my post "What a Week!" that said that I was addicted to running, that I actually went to a program for addicts on Friday night. It is a group called Reformers Unanimous, and it meets at Tulsa Bible Church every Friday night.There are 10 principles for overcoming addictions, and I watched a video that talked about principle 3. It it something like, "it is easier to keep your heart clean than to clean it up once it is dirty."
So, I am on the road to recovery. On Thursday at noon I normally run about four miles. I took off running and saw a couple of gals from the office, Shirley and Cathy, out for a walk. So, instead of running, I walked a couple of miles with them and had a great time! Couple this with the fact that I only ran two miles on Tuesday evening, and it seems pretty sure that I am cured, or at least I have my addiction under control.
Thursday evening I had a good run, going eight miles at 8 minute pace. Took Friday off from running.
Saturday's run was also pretty fast. I ran just one mile before everyone showed up, then ran nine miles with the lead runners in the group right at or just under 8 minute pace. Glenn was setting the pace for us even after running a marathon last Sunday. Boy, he recovered fast! Then I did five more miles at a slower pace, the last three with fairly new runners, Debbie, Linda, Sue, and Ronit. The last couple of miles we got soaked with a cold rain. Mileage was only 15 for the day and just over 38 for the week. Doesn't sound like an addiction to me.
After the run, I was supposed to go scrape and paint a guy's house, but since it was rainy I went to a men's breakfast at church. Then after that the sun came out and I spent the rest of the day scraping. My right shoulder is very tired.
Oh, I almost forgot. I did not design Saturday's hilly course. You have to blame Coach Kathy for that. So how does that make her fare in the popularity contest?
4 comments:
Dave, I gave you props on the RW blog. I am sure no one will put a flaming pair of New Balances on a cross in your yard....at least not this week.
Seeing that you cut 50 miles off from what you ran last week, I believe that you have repented from the errs of your ways. (Although I wonder about that last little loop in the rain!!)
This man you are scraping and painting his house....is his name Mr Miyagi?
Dave I am so glad your recovering from your addiction maybe a few more should join your group tee hee :)
Dave, you still giving away that dollar? I now say your course was easy.
Too funny! I heard about the hills...I was envious! :) Addictions...as long as you have self-control and are not harming yourself or others...not sinning....then you are good. I think you have a goal to run the bigger marathon, so you have to put some time into it! :) Good luck!
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