[MARATHON BLOG 11] Holy Balls it's Hot (plus link to sweet video on "motivation")

kafkanarchy84 (74) in motivation • 7 years ago (edited)

I just got back from today's run.

It is hot and humid today, with a heat index of 91.4 Degrees Fahrenheit, and 74% humidity.
I thought I had run about five miles. In truth, I ran about 3.2. I usually run at night, so this daytime run was a first.

People often comment on my photos here on Steemit and say things like "It's cloudy. It doesn't look hot." To them I say:

Come visit me, my child, and see how the steamy death, summer-heat-wet-blanket-asphyxiation, sub-tropical dankness of Japan will sap your will to live!

(Maybe that's a little over the top?)

It was not easy for me, but alas, I completed it.

Have been in a bit of a funk the last two days, so I am glad I could get out there.

Was I "motivated"? No. Not really. Please check out the video linked below to understand why "motivation is bullsh*t!" Elliott Hulse describes motivation as a useful force to jumpstart one into action (a spark) but a useless phenomenon when not followed up with discipline (fanning the spark into flames and keeping the fire lit).

Today's Run:

DISTANCE: 3.2 miles.
THEME SONG: "Lips Like Sugar" - Echo and the Bunnymen

PLAYLIST SO FAR:

"Under the Pressure" - The War on Drugs
"Somewhere" - Soundgarden
"Owner of a Lonely Heart" - Yes
"Rose Garden" - Lynn Anderson
"Napalm Love" - Air
"Lips Like Sugar" - Echo and the Bunnymen

So, the takeaway is: It's hot. Motivation is bullshit. Keep on trucking! THAT! is my motivation today ;)

(Thanks for stopping by. If you missed MARATHON BLOG 10, you can check it out HERE!)

~KafkA

Graham Smith is a Voluntaryist activist, creator, and peaceful parent residing in Niigata City, Japan. Graham runs the "Voluntary Japan" online initiative with a presence here on Steem, as well as Facebook and Twitter. (Hit me up so I can stop talking about myself in the third person!)

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jaynie (75) · 7 years ago

lol! I nearly fell off my chair when I read your description about how hot it is. hehehe!!! I don't run, or walk... or do much exercise at all if I am honest... except perhaps with my fingers on my keyboard. hahaha! I would most definitely fall over and die if I attempted what you seemingly do with ease :)

(Yes, yes, I know - I need to do something about that. lol)

I do however, like your playlist selections so far :)

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kafkanarchy84 (74) · 7 years ago

Haha. Thank you :)

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jaynie (75) · 7 years ago

pleasure lol :)

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shirishaman (32) · 7 years ago

what about hiring a man to stab urself and running for a life... lol
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kafkanarchy84 (74) · 7 years ago

Lol!

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rxtro (40) · 7 years ago

Good effort, running in the sun makes a big difference! You have to drink plenty of fluids as well in comparison as running at night.

I find free running outside challenging as I get bored easy because of all the fluride I have ingested in my life time. That's why I stick to the treadmill and stick a movie up to distract me from the pain.

One clear benefit is your vitamin D from sunlight #winning.

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aace234 (56) · 7 years ago

I have really wanted to start running again! I hope I get the motivation to do it again. I just seem to get deprassed fast since I run out of breathe really quickly. Any tips you can share?

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kafkanarchy84 (74) · 7 years ago

I used to feel the same way. What has worked for me is not pushing to hard. When your body has had enough, just stop. Then the next time you can go just a little bit farther. Have fun.

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aace234 (56) · 7 years ago

Will do! Please keep encouraging us!

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vangelov (60) · 7 years ago

All day, everyday 😮

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flatearthvegan (47) · 7 years ago

Interesting your a night runner, I'm always jogging in the AM to get the blood flowing, will have to try a night run soon. Peace!

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dragonator (49) · 7 years ago

I think motivation is important, but only to jumpstart whatever you are doing... at least in my case... once you got your ass moving, adrenaline and endorphines are taking over... the rest is easy...

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flexifriday (55) · 7 years ago

Congrats on getting out and running in that heat!

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omarbitcoinking (39) · 7 years ago

Congrats!! saty healthy think forward and be motivated btw thanks for the lovely blog i like it.

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kafkanarchy84 (74) · 7 years ago

Cheers, thank you!

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amedeo (53) · 7 years ago

Unfortunately, at my home It was raining too. Thank you for motivating me

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insiders (42) · 7 years ago

Definitely worth an upvote and a resteem :)

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kafkanarchy84 (74) · 7 years ago

Cheers!

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ravik2492 (53) · 7 years ago

'Lips like sugar' nice one

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kafkanarchy84 (74) · 7 years ago

I love it!

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cryptonet (65) · 7 years ago

Well it is very difficult to run for a mile in this hot and humid climate. Main problem is created by humidity. With a single step, sweat just rushing through our skin. I used to run for miles when I was trainning for my job, I would say it's really very sweaty and tiring. I understand your pain. Lol. :) @kafkanarchy84

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kafkanarchy84 (74) · 7 years ago

Thanks! Glad I am not alone!

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moderninvestor (51) · 7 years ago

When its hot outside i go sit in a freezer

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annusaroj (25) · 7 years ago

lovely post

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mamamyanmar (61) · 7 years ago

hello, I live in Myanmar Country.You are post is
nice and upvoted.I like it

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admyrer (48) · 7 years ago

Somehow running and blogging clash in my mind . Maybe it's just a balanced thing .

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millionairemark (49) · 7 years ago

Holy balls... or England we say "Dogs bollocks"!!!

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steemit4help (31) · 7 years ago

good

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investwarrior (56) · 7 years ago

you can always go to gym and there will be no different for you is it summer or winter;) its dangerous to run a lot in hot summer days so dont risk your life haha.

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tecnosgirl (66) · 7 years ago

is it as humid there as it is here in Indiana? There has been a ton of rain this year and I would swear the entrance to hell is opening up here with how humid it has been. I don't do running but I do hike nearly every day.