The past week of running since the 24 has been quite good. Especially Friday when I did an 8 mile run out past Hancock Park and back. I've caught glimpses of the "runner's high" but nothing compared to that 8 miles. It felt completely effortless. It was as if some great power had entered my body and instead of running I was being taken for a run. My gait was so smooth, speeding up only made me feel more energized. Strangely, this came after Thursday night which was slightly debaucherous in the intoxication sense (friend Carrie and I had gone to the downtown Art Walk, had dinner and drinks and seen a fun country-style band, see her blog at http://missenscene.com/2010/05/15/dtla-art-walk-may-2010-wphotos/ if you want a photo tour). I thought I'd wake up hungover and unwilling to lace up my sneakers, but I was actually strangely drawn toward them. I don't know why I happened to be filled with so much spirit Friday morning, but I do see how such an experience with running can create a certain addiction. Meanwhile, this morning I did 12 miles deeper than ever into Beverly Hills. I happened by the Greystone Mansion which was quite stunning (see old photo above). Now owned by the City of Beverly Hills, the mansion has a wild history including murder/suicide and many many films and TV shows shot there (not to mention Obama's fundraiser right before the election). Although the Beverly Hills homes I jog by are incredibly stunning, there is an especially creepy air around many. Those shows of wealth can feel kind of garish - especially with all the stories of crime and corruption within so many of them. Thankfully it was a cloudy morning with a very slight drizzle - a welcome change from the bright sun as I trudged past tall hedges and ornate iron gates.
I am less than 2 weeks from the marathon now. I have purchased tickets to get to Vermont. I am amping up the yoga now that my mileage is lessening. I need to make my shirt to wear during the marathon. I think I will write I love you! on it, so that people might yell "I love you!" when I run by. Could be interesting?
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