Runners are Thinkers - Random Running Thoughts

I had meant to do a Tasty Tuesday recipe today. But I was lazy over the weekend and didn't edit the photos. I was thinking about that on my morning run. I was thinking a lot actually. I'm certain that most runners tend to have a million and one thoughts flitting around during any given run. If you're like me, they come in spurts and rarely string together. SQUIRREL.

Just for fun, I thought I'd share some of the random, flitting thoughts from this morning.

How is it already 65 degrees, we didn't even make it to 65 degrees Thursday through Saturday.

Thank goodness for the wind.

Ok, that's enough wind.

I think I'll stick to 6 miles today. Definitely no more than 7.

It might be a really pretty sunrise. Maybe I should have headed north first.

I can't believe how light it is already.

Why are there so many people out driving around at this ungodly hour? Shouldn't they be sleeping?

Only runners should be out this early.

I hope there are cars coming at the next intersection.

Ok, too many cars. Hurry it up already.

I'm defiantly not running around the Arts Center today. High five to that.

Crud, I'm going to miss the sunrise I think. Should have gone north first.

Wait, gates, tents, what's going on.

What do you mean I can't run through there, that's my route. That's MY route!

Stupid Riverfest. Why are they setting up already, it's only Tuesday.

Now I have to figure out another route. Which way can I go ... hmmm ...

Oh look, other runners!

Ok, why do they keep digging up the streets? That makes it so hard to run on.

I would run on the sidewalk if they were remotely decent, and now the street is all torn up.

Man I need the wind. I should have brought water.

I hate carrying my water bottle.

I need to do weights at lunch. Yep, weights at lunch for sure.

What mile am I at. Man. I have to go around the Arts Center after all. Shoot.

Oh look, I hit mile 7 really close to the Little Rock Marathon Mile 7 Marker. That's kind of cool.

Guess I'll finish out to 8.

Ready to be done.

Hopefully I'll stop sweating.

But first, let me take a selfie.

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