Getting ready for one-day Gannett Peak attempt
Last evening my internal dialogue went something like this:
Me: I need to go running, especially if I am going to attempt a 40 mile round trip summit of Gannett Peak. Plus, I could shed some of that fat hanging around the waist.
Other Me: Yes, but it's getting late, and you should probably get to bed early so you can get up early and go running. Plus, you just mowed the lawn and you are tired. Sit back with a cold lemonade and watch a movie.
Me: Hmmm. That's a good idea. It is getting late--it's already 9:30. I'll just relax and sip on some----Pshh! Wait a minute! I'm going to go running, even if it is getting dark, and it has been raining, and I'd rather be in bed or sitting in front of the Panny plasma. Where are my shoes?
Other Me: Serious? You can go running tomorrow morning!
Me: You know when I say that I never do.
Other me: Yeah, that's true. But this time you will really do it.
Me: But if I wait until morning to run, then I will have missed a day, and you know I planned on running every day leading up to the Gannett Peak trip. It's going to be a very long, difficult--but rewarding!--day. You can't just show up to the Wind Rivers expecting a walk in the park.
Other Me: Alright, go running then! But it is already past 10:00 PM. Where are you gonna go? It's dark. You don't have any reflector clothing. Wouldn't you rather be in bed?
Me: Shut up! My iPod is ready. I'm doing this.
Other Me: Damn. I thought I had him.
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So I ran on country roads near my home, 6.5 miles, feeling great the entire way.
Can't wait to see Gannett! | 