Tropical monsoon late afternoon yesterday brought cooler temperatures, and the ever present chance that my scheduled run would be a washout. Thankfully it didn't.
What then happened was that the nice cool night made for some good running. I am sure I was faster than a week ago, AND also ran longer than that plodding pace. Overall, it felt great.
My resting heart rate is about 65bpm, not bad for someone like me, but with consistent exercise, should be able to get it lower yet. We'll see.
Run was good because I could feel that my baseline breathing and running rhythm sychronised nicely. No more of the heavy belaboured breathing of the previous week. It is startling to reflect that with the restart of an exercise from a lull period, the body seems to be able to get back up to speed much quicker than before. Could this be simply my own perception and wishful thinking? I don't seem to think so, as I feel the body adapting upwards very quickly.
My ten minute consistency episode seems better this morning. Was able to get it in without much mental groaning. I am trying to aim for a virtuous cycle where I get a buzz from exercise and then feel compelled NOT to stop as I feel better and better about myself.
To top this feeling off, my clothes getting looser is also a great way to motivate myself. No longer do I have to squirm my hands into the pocket just to reach the transitlink card, AND I can also pull the belt 1 notch tighter.
Now that is what I call motivation.
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