If This Isn't Nice, I Don't Know What Is

I've been in a bit of a running rut. Perhaps it is summer, but I've also had my hip/back pain that I had about two years ago come back. In general, it doen't stop me from running but it does cause some discomfort or pain so takes some of the joy away. Between that and the humidity and work I just wasn't feeling running.

I am, however, taking steps to get out of this funk. I had a deep tissue massage yesterday and I have a doctor appointment tomorrow for, hopefully, a PT referral. I've kept up with easy runs and am just sort of staying consisent.

I will say, though, Saturday and Sunday I had two just Good Runs. Saturday was one that felt awesome and I appreciated what I was doing, what I was seeing and experiencing. It was just pleasant and peaceful. And then today's long run wasn't a struggle bus that they have been. I felt smooth and consisent. It was nice to have two semi-effortless runs. It's a good reminder that nothing is ever as bad as you may think and, truly, often is much better.

“And I urge you to please notice when you are happy, and exclaim or murmur or think at some point, 'If this isn't nice, I don't know what is.”