Despite my overwhelming desire to sleep in on a Sunday morning, this is quickly becoming my favorite day of the week to get a run in!
Early on a Sunday morning, there’s is no commuter traffic to dodge. Instead “traffic” this morning consisted of a rabbit, a couple of squirrels, and a family of Canadian geese. No need to try to tune out the trucks making early morning deliveries. Instead, just the birds having an animated “conversation” and the sound of my own footsteps. Even my Chatter Brain decided to sleep-in. It was a rare chance to just tune in and enjoy the rhythm of the run.
Even when I return home, Sundays are the rare day when I can come back home to a quiet house…only the dog is waiting for me…wondering why I didn’t take him along. To not be greeted with a barrage of “Mom I need”‘s is a beautiful thing indeed! Sometimes, like this morning, I’m even lucky enough for the solitude to extend through a post-run shower – definitely not happening during the week!
I remind myself of the solitude that awaits me when I feel that urge to hit the snooze. The peaceful, almost meditative state of a Sunday morning run sets a great tone for the day ahead!
Couldn’t agree with you more regarding the Sunday morning run. Pushing through the miles without having to play Frogger with the cars, and knocking out a workout while the whole landscape still seems to be sleeping is a great feeling. Also nice to wrap up a long run and know that I don’t have to head into the office. Allows me to run without already starting to try and prioritize the pile of work waiting for me.
I love when I come home and “the house” is still sleeping. I completed my 11 day challenge and rewarded myself with the book that you recommended, Run Like a Mother. I can’t wait to start reading it! 🙂
Lucy that’s awesome – I hope you enjoy the book!