I have made 2009 the year where I would start realising the things I wanted to do ever since I finished studying for exams.... Travelling and getting fit have been the two things I've been focusing on....
Farhan and I have been training for our 10k race taking place in the New Year. Our training has been going ok although I just realised I need to be faster with my time if I don't want to be last in the race...erk! Whatever it is , if I can finish the race I will be happy...
The big target is our half marathon race which will take place in Bath next March...
My race buddy mentioned this Iron Maiden song which has the ideal title the Loneliness of the Long distance runner...so I searched online for the lyrics and loved it...currently trying to download the song...It encapsulates the feeling when you're jogging along and when you're feeling tired along that beaten track...listening to this is just what I need!
Tough of the track,
With the wind,
And the rain that's beating down on your back.
Your heart's beating loud
And goes on getting louder
And goes on even more till the sound
Is ringing in your head,
With every step you tread,
And every breath you take,
Determination makes
You run,
Never stop,
Gotta win, gotta run till you drop,
Keep the pace,
Hold the race,
Your mind is getting clearer,
You're over halfway there but the miles
Just never seem to end
As if you're in a dream,
Not getting anywhere.
It seems so futile.
Chorus:
Run, on and on,
Run, on and on,
The loneliness of the long distance runner.
I've got to keep running the course,
I've got to keep running and win at all costs,
I've got to keep going, be strong,
Must be so determined and push myself on.
Run over stiles, across fields,
Turn to look at who's on your heels,
Way ahead of the field,
The line is getting nearer but do
You want the glory that goes,
You reach the final stretch,
Ideals are just a trace,
You feel like throwing the race,
It's all so futile.
Chorus:
Run, on and on,
Run, on and on,
The loneliness of the long distance runner.
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