You know you're a runner when...

[MarkJFine]

You get up at 2am to run at 6, because it's supposed to be real warm.

You've already eaten a carby-ish breakfast and had coffee by 3 (I prefer to not eat/drink 3hrs prior to a run).

Then a severe thunderstorm ensues promptly at 3:30. So now there's no going back to bed.

Otherwise known as... summer. #RunnerProblems

[maratsade]

"You get up at 2am to run at 6"

Yes, runner is one word for it.  LOL

But seriously, kudos to you for being so dedicated. 

[MarkJFine]

...the word is: "Bonkerz" lol

I know. It's not normal. But it's necessary to ensure my system is, how should we say, effectively 'cleared out' so I don't pull a Gary Lineker (e.g., World Cup 1990, for those that don't know) in the middle of a 10k.

[maratsade]

I'd say nutter. LOL

I remember what happened to Lineker.  I'm glad you take precautions to make sure the system is shipshape and Bristol fashion. 🙂

[MarkJFine]

Heh... I'm at my folks atm in NJ. They live in a gated community. There's a guard from Essex (I think) - a regular East Ender. He and I go back and forth (kiddingly) because he's a Hammer.

[MarkJFine]

✔️ Up at 2am

✔️ Check weather report - all clear thru noon.
✔️ Breakfast by 3
✔️ Coffee done by 4
✔️ Feet taped up by 7
✔️ Warmup stretches done by 7:45

✔️ HRM strapped on and water bottle filled by 7:55

✔️ Goes outside at 8 to start running, and it starts to pour...

Why do I do this to myself?

[maratsade]

"Why do I do this to myself?"

One could suggest a couple of psychiatric theories.... 😉

Notice the message from the universe, delivered in the form of rainspeak.  It means: go back to bed, you nutter. 

[MarkJFine]

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@maratsade wrote:

It means: go back to bed, you nutter.

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Reasons to be cheerful, part 3.