The Green Girl went for her first run of 2011 this evening.
I decided to start off the year with some hill work so I headed over to Signal Hill.
After an unusually intense day at work, it felt really good to get out and feel the crisp air fill my lungs as I hit the pavement.
From the top of Signal Hill, I paused to catch my breath and I took the opportunity to look out over the city.
It was one of those runs where I felt like I was flying but when I looked down at Mr. Green Garmin, he told me I was doing a 16 minute mile. Instead of pushing myself, I just disregarded the disconnect and enjoyed my run.
It was a beautiful night and the perfect way to start off the New Year.
I just learned about Angelman's Syndrome through your blog. How meaningful that you could run in Athens and raise $$!!
ReplyDeleteSounds like a lovely run!
ReplyDeleteI love that run! It's a great workout! Great job with keeping up the runs in the new year :)
ReplyDeleteGreat way to start the year and nothing better than a run to wash off daily troubles.
ReplyDeleteSounds like a wonderful run!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photos! My Garmin always seems to tell me a different pace than I'm feeling, disconnect is right.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful place! I wish I could turn off my Garmin and stop obsessing...
ReplyDeleteWhat a great way to kick off the New Year! I received my own Green Garmin for Christmas and I can't wait to take it out for a run! (I took it out for a 6.2 mi snowshoe expedition and it told me 10 degree is too cold.)
ReplyDeleteYou always have the most amazing runs. In Cape Town here in South Africa we have a Signal Hill as well. There are two canons at the top and every day at noon (12:00 exactly) they are fired to signal the time.
ReplyDeleteI love to disconnect sometimes from Mr Garmin and be totally free with my running! Sounds like the best way to start off 2011 :).
ReplyDeleteYou probably were flying Ms. Green, your that awesome... Thank goodness the rain stopped so you could get out there and get your New Years Run on! :)
ReplyDeleteA long run with fun...
ReplyDeletelove how you ignored the garmin : ) Nothing like starting a new year with a run!
ReplyDeleteGreat run! Johann said it....Signal Hill overlooks the entire city, and is one of the best places to watch the sun set.
ReplyDeletewhat's your definition of crisp?
ReplyDeleteLOL, that Andrew. Great pics. Disconnect from Garmin, what are you crazy? My brain does not understand those words :-)
ReplyDeleteIsn't it awesome to get a run in after a stressful day?
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year Green Girl - I hope 2011 brings you much happiness and joy!