On the telephone my sister said, "Your addicted to running" .
The idea that I would be addicted to anything hit a personal cord as addiction is a touchy family spot. My "Knee Jerk", stupid man reaction was, "No I'm Not"
She may be right.
Almost three weeks have passed since JFK; I have been nursing a physical injury and have run about as much in three weeks that I would in three or four days. I feel like crap and my body has not been pleased with me. Hands ache and the numbness in my feet spreads beyond just the toes.
It is known that running produces endorphins; they are powerful, here is the Wikpedia definition:
They are produced by the pituitary gland and the hypothalamus in vertebrates during exercise,[2] excitement, pain, consumption of spicy food, love and orgasm,[3][4] and they resemble the opiates in their abilities to produce analgesia and a feeling of well-being.
Good Lord ! I never knew I had it so good until this investigation. What's not to like about being addicted to running?
This morning; 12/12/12 I laced up my shoes and did a four mile trail run which left me feeling quite well for several hours.
Guess I'm about ready to become an addict again.
My wish for all is that you look inside, find what makes you happy and go for it.
Happy Holidays ............... Mike
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