When we turned the clocks back, we gained light at night, but in return got darkness in the morning. It’s going to take some getting used to, but I will miss one thing: Running in the Dark at night. Before the time change, I used to come home from swim practice at 6:45 p.m., eat a Powerbar and be out running by 7:15 p.m. I could usually squeeze in five miles at the most, before I would have to be back, to do my homework. To some people, running after swim practice may seem like torture, but I loved it. It is hard, to come home hungry, and have to go running while everyone else is eating, but once I start running, I feel great. Very rarely do I run badly after swim practice. The night is peaceful and it is just you and the sound of your feet hitting the sidewalk. You can think, be in your own world and escape the stress of life for 45 minutes. It’s a great feeling, but with the time change, I will have to wait until next winter to do it again. Unless, of course, I follow my coach’s advice and run early in the morning…
Shannon’s Guide to Night Running: What you need and why
• Shoes- These are very important. I haven’t gone without my shoes yet, and I don’t think it would be a good idea to try it.
• Shorts and a t-shirt- Even if it is cold out, I usually just wear shorts and a t-shirt. I warm-up as soon as I start going and then I don’t have to carry a jacket with me
• Reflective Vest- I feel safer wearing this. It makes it easier for cars to see you, and when the light hits it, the vest glows, which makes you look cool.
• Flashing Light- This is a red light that I clip on to the back of my shorts, so the cars that are behind me can see that I am coming.
• Spotlight Hat- This hat is really cool. It’s an adjustable mesh baseball-like hat, with a light button on the front. When you press the button, the light turns on, allowing you to see what is in front of you. This is especially good if you are running near icy sidewalks or bumpy roads.
• A Running Partner- While it is easy to get lost in your own world at night, running partners make things a lot more interesting. My running partner pushes me and our conversations make me forget about the pain.
• A Sense of Humor- People will give you strange looks. That’s okay. Smile and keep going.
• Latin Flashcards- Okay, this is not recommended at all. I only add this to the list because, if you have a running partner who is also taking the same class you are taking, and you run together, it is possible to study together. However, if you do decide to try this, make sure you have a light and at least one partner to hold the cards. I would also advise staying on the sidewalk in a neighborhood and off the streets. Studying while running may be dangerous, but it provides added brain power!
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Running In The Dark
When we turned the clocks back, we gained light at night, but in return got darkness in the morning. It’s going to take some getting used to, but I will miss one thing: Running in the Dark at night. Before the time change, I used to come home from swim practice at 6:45 p.m., eat a Powerbar and be out running by 7:15 p.m. I could usually squeeze in five miles at the most, before I would have to be back, to do my homework. To some people, running after swim practice may seem like torture, but I loved it. It is hard, to come home hungry, and have to go running while everyone else is eating, but once I start running, I feel great. Very rarely do I run badly after swim practice. The night is peaceful and it is just you and the sound of your feet hitting the sidewalk. You can think, be in your own world and escape the stress of life for 45 minutes. It’s a great feeling, but with the time change, I will have to wait until next winter to do it again. Unless, of course, I follow my coach’s advice and run early in the morning…
Shannon’s Guide to Night Running: What you need and why
• Shoes- These are very important. I haven’t gone without my shoes yet, and I don’t think it would be a good idea to try it.
• Shorts and a t-shirt- Even if it is cold out, I usually just wear shorts and a t-shirt. I warm-up as soon as I start going and then I don’t have to carry a jacket with me
• Reflective Vest- I feel safer wearing this. It makes it easier for cars to see you, and when the light hits it, the vest glows, which makes you look cool.
• Flashing Light- This is a red light that I clip on to the back of my shorts, so the cars that are behind me can see that I am coming.
• Spotlight Hat- This hat is really cool. It’s an adjustable mesh baseball-like hat, with a light button on the front. When you press the button, the light turns on, allowing you to see what is in front of you. This is especially good if you are running near icy sidewalks or bumpy roads.
• A Running Partner- While it is easy to get lost in your own world at night, running partners make things a lot more interesting. My running partner pushes me and our conversations make me forget about the pain.
• A Sense of Humor- People will give you strange looks. That’s okay. Smile and keep going.
• Latin Flashcards- Okay, this is not recommended at all. I only add this to the list because, if you have a running partner who is also taking the same class you are taking, and you run together, it is possible to study together. However, if you do decide to try this, make sure you have a light and at least one partner to hold the cards. I would also advise staying on the sidewalk in a neighborhood and off the streets. Studying while running may be dangerous, but it provides added brain power!
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