running
Its currently 11:30 pm and very cold outside. I just got in from a run. There is seriously nothing like running under the dark canopy of the stars in the night sky. I have alot on my mind and it`s the only thing apart from taking drugs which can act as a relaxant to such a mind as mine which finds it very difficult to shut down. I am 'positive' after a run like that and feel more relaxed to face the some times harrowing quiet of the night.
Although the surrounds are so deatheningly silent my mind is often a crowded space of the noise of uncontrollable thoughts swirling around my head like dirty north winds. When I miss the opportunity to do the running and thus experience the exaustion, it can get to me- just like poisonous pollution..taking hold of every fibre torturing my soul . The doctors have got it all wrong in my opinion. The best drug for me and people like me is sweat and rigorous physical exaustion...it really works ! I`m ready to face the night now...
Although the surrounds are so deatheningly silent my mind is often a crowded space of the noise of uncontrollable thoughts swirling around my head like dirty north winds. When I miss the opportunity to do the running and thus experience the exaustion, it can get to me- just like poisonous pollution..taking hold of every fibre torturing my soul . The doctors have got it all wrong in my opinion. The best drug for me and people like me is sweat and rigorous physical exaustion...it really works ! I`m ready to face the night now...
posted by consise10 @ 10:47 PM
22 Comments:
At Friday, October 07, 2005 3:11:00 AM,
charles blunt said…
I used to be a runner before the hips gave out . I really miss it .Running always cleared my mind and gave me a great sense of exeleration.
At Saturday, October 08, 2005 7:41:00 AM,
LateralBuzz said…
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At Saturday, October 08, 2005 7:51:00 AM,
LateralBuzz said…
Hi,
I have been quite current with your blog. There were far too many comments on your previous blog Will and I read them all. I did not squeeze in my comment (not that you were expecting :)) for the fear of not matching up the quality of the blog and the comments and more importantly the feeling expressed in the blog. The truth of it is I think I was a tad too late on your Will blog and my comment would have been awefully stale if I did manage to squeeze one in. Say if I did manage to throw in my comment then probably you would have to read your own blog again to correlate my comment to your blog. Hey, I am just trying to make up for not commenting enough on your blog. I am sure you will not mind! But this is NO SPAM in the least sense.
Everyone of us look to someone or something when things don't look great. In your case you have taken to running. No doubt it is way way better than taking to other perilous stuff. But what if(or rather when!) there comes a day when you will not be able to run or I will not be able to cannot work or there is no shoulder to cry on anymore. It is a little scary and a little depressing thought too. But nature has found the panacea for all of us. Until then we just have to hang around like the actors in a play doing our best until the curtain comes down.
As I come to the end of this(almost!) I can see that I have twaddled a lot moving away from the topic of your blog but I still want to post what I have typed and I don't want to see my hard work just going down the tube :)
Hanging around is the hardest part but I sincerely hope that everyone one us will get there somehow without much fuss.
Take it easy and take care
At Saturday, October 08, 2005 10:58:00 AM,
Colleen Vesperman said…
Hello Concise10,
I can relate to excercise relieving stress. When I made time for excercise, my stress level was much less. Unfortunately, I haven't really had an excercise routine in about four years and I feel it in so many ways.
Your Blog reminded me about how good I used to feel afterwards and for me it made me have a greater ability in handling any problems that I may have to face.
Anyways, hank you for reminding me about the simplest form of trying to cope with life's difficulties.
Take care.
Colleen
www.colleenvesperman.com
At Saturday, October 08, 2005 5:51:00 PM,
consise10 said…
Lateralbuzz. Thanks for taking the time to read this blog, and that Of previous posts here.
While your comments are quite valid I just want to add in response that I haven`t just taken up jogging as a way to escape this situation, I have always jogged for as long as I can remember and found that It acts positively in combating an overactive and tired mind which I have often suffered.
As for the 'panacea' Im not quite sure if nature has found one for me..but your sentiments here are well understood and really appreciated.
You do have a way with words your self and always manage to make me laugh with your feedback...that`s priceless lateralbuzz!!
**Thankyou**
At Saturday, October 08, 2005 5:54:00 PM,
consise10 said…
Charles and Colleen. I`m so glad you both can relate here. Charles did you ever run marathons ?
At Saturday, October 08, 2005 7:55:00 PM,
Stanley said…
I used to run, and then I just got lazy. Deep blog though.
At Sunday, October 09, 2005 1:22:00 AM,
Syren said…
I never ran, but played basketball and sofball when I was younger. I still play, but baseball now instead of softball, with Syrenboy.
It's great to have an outlet, in one form or another.
*smooch*
At Sunday, October 09, 2005 9:24:00 AM,
consise10 said…
Hello Syren. Can`t say I ever enjoyed team sports, always preferring a more individualistic and solitary form of exercise. Running gives a sense of 'distance' and clarity my mind often needs from the daily grind and lifes upheavals.
Stanley hello and welcome! I`ve just come from reading your blog and have found it rather interesting enough to read over twice. Thanks for commenting here.
At Sunday, October 09, 2005 2:37:00 PM,
Tenderheart said…
Concise, excercise really is the best medicine. When I excercise, I feel relaxed and rejuvninated. There's nothing better than the feeling after a good long workout, well there is, but....lol ;)
At Sunday, October 09, 2005 9:00:00 PM,
Nic said…
love your blog, thought i would pop in and say hi. nic
At Sunday, October 09, 2005 9:50:00 PM,
consise10 said…
I know exactly what you mean Tenderheart,and ofcourse there is 'another' form of exercise great for you too! Thanks for visiting again Tenderheart.
Hey Nic, please feel welcomed here any time mate and thanks for dropping by.
At Monday, October 10, 2005 12:18:00 PM,
Iain Dughlais said…
Nice narrative.
At Monday, October 10, 2005 10:04:00 PM,
Eric Gehler said…
D, So what's new? Any Updates?
At Monday, October 10, 2005 10:16:00 PM,
consise10 said…
Thanks lain, much appreciated and you have beautiful poetry on your blog I`ve noticed.
Eric. There is plenty to tell but the words haven`t arrived yet.
At Tuesday, October 11, 2005 4:43:00 AM,
charles blunt said…
Hi , No I never ran a marathon I have however ran a lot of 5 and 10 k races , 15k being my longest .For me it gets where it is no longer fun after about 6 or 7 miles . Now I would be happy to be able to run 1 mile .
At Tuesday, October 11, 2005 12:39:00 PM,
becky said…
Hey Consise... You are a very deep person with alot on your mind and the only way it seems to get it out of your mind it to blog it out... which is probably the best way to do it. I never ran but I did other things like basketball (I'm tall enough for it) and some volleyball, but haven't done them for many MANY years. Keep up the great work. You inspire me.
At Tuesday, October 11, 2005 2:15:00 PM,
consise10 said…
Becky. I get the "you are a very deep person" comment so much from many people who are close and know me. I am me however as we all are naturally and what you read here isn`t neccesarily all of me but rather what I choose to show as being some of my most poignant moments.
As for 'inspiring you'...lol.. all I can say is 'god help you...and good luck!"
Thankyou for reading and being interested enough to comment Becky.
Charles wow! I certainly haven`t run that far, and probably never will. I tend to go for a run on grassy terrain around an oval a few times then back home. Just enough to exaust me every second or third night when my head needs a rest.
At Tuesday, October 11, 2005 2:28:00 PM,
becky said…
why wouldnt i be interested?! you are an amazing woman and you dont give yourself enough credit for thtat. People havent been on my blog for awhile with the exception of Charles and you(thanks again Charles). I just dont have the insightfulness that you have and wish i did. Seriously, keep up the great work.
At Tuesday, October 11, 2005 9:02:00 PM,
consise10 said…
Awww.... thanks Becky,
I`m blushing profusely now.
At Sunday, October 16, 2005 4:02:00 PM,
ange said…
tomorrow is the day i start my mission of getting fit. I used to be the biggest gym junkie and even went to the extent of doing the aerobics instructor course.Exercise does bring much stress relief and well being. Its my turn to turn over a new leaf!
At Sunday, October 16, 2005 4:12:00 PM,
consise10 said…
Great decision Ange! Its one of the most natural ways to relieve stress. Best of luck with it.
Thankyou for visiting.
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