photo credit: vickilsullivan - Blue Skies Above and The Road Down Below
Running from "pillar to Post," for me means running (or as for me, jogging) begins when I leave my abode and start toward the long trek along Post Road. And, depending upon the direction one takes, that can include 2 most difficult hills. The terminology, "pillar to post," is thought to have originated way back possibly centuries before the 15th century in the game of Court Tennis. At that time, the saying referred to a volley known as, "post to pillar;" the post, "referring to a post that supported the net (though a rope was used in
those days, rather than a net) and one of the pillars that supported the
galleries." (linked quote credit)
This morning, to my amazement, while out there, I realized I was beginning to think like I use to think before deciding to enter a race. I used to be rather quick of foot when necessary but these days that is no longer true. Preferably now, I had rather enjoy seeing that trait in my grandchildren.
Joining a road race can take quite a lot of time and as my thoughts progressed, I decided rather to write, in a 3 point posting, all the preparation it takes for me to get ready to enter one. 1st, I have to see one I might want to enter (there are many considerations going for this portion of the process) and think over the reasons for entering. 2nd, often is getting out there to run the trek to see if I think I might even consider running it in a road race. It's so stressful to be the last one in when, at least, I used to be able to be somewhere before last. I think I am trending toward being very lazy!
And 3rd, if making the decision to go given the plus side outshines the minus side, there's the actual signing up and setting aside time to prepare and train. Race day there is anxious jitters, breakfast decisions, time to get up and get out there, etc. Really, there's a lot more to the sport if one decides to run road races.
I guess my favorite and most unfavorite part is challenging myself. That's why I admire those who remain steadfast lifelong runners!
Just maybe I'll see you out there one day!
