Yesterday, I got lost running! Â
I started running on one trail, then I ended up in a neighborhood, then I realized I was lost. Being lost was not a scary thing, it was actually really fun. It gave me the opportunity to explore.
I ran hills I hadn’t run before. I discovered new neighborhoods I hadn’t been to. I saw some gorgeous houses, gardens, I even randomly ran passed my old pool club, I use to swim at when I was a kid.
I wished I had my pool pass. Jumping in the pool would have felt really good. I miss being a member of AFC.
Although, DC is a “Running City” full of runners, and running trails. Â Running the same paths everyday can get really boring, especially after 6 years of running here.
But running totally lost, was very refreshing. It mixed things up. Not knowing where you will be the next turn, made my running route unique. This is something I am going to try more often, I actually tried it again today.
Have you ever gotten lost while running? Do you ever just run, not knowing how far you are going or where the path might take you?
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I definitely have gone out without mileage in mind and just to RUN! It’s a beautiful thing.
Yes it is!
Once my husband and I were running with Team In Training. We were supposed to run 8 miles that day but got lost and ended up running 14 miles and the coach had to drive to find us! We were (understandably) teased mercilessly after that. The coach said, “A marathon is 26.2 miles. Unless you’re Lisa and Henri. Then it’s 32.2 miles.”
haha, Now that is funny! 🙂
It’s a great feeling to “get lost” while running. Unfortunately I usually only do it when I’m on vacation or somewhere away from home. Thanks for reminding me that I can GET LOST right out my front door too!!
Running on vacation is fun, but never forget that getting lost and finding a new route in your area can be very refreshing.