mind games

“Eggs. Cheese. English muffin… mmm…” I passed a kiosk serving hot breakfast sandwiches on my run this morning, and spent the next five minutes whipping up a delicious one in my head. By the time I was distracted by something new (the river, which led to thoughts of the beach, then lifeguards…) I had covered half a mile.

The thoughts that jump around my head while I’m exercising aren’t deep. I’m not coming up with any save the world ideas. And yet, they amuse and/or inspire me enough that I keep on running.

My favorite fantasy involves winning races. Usually, I qualify for the Olympics and get sponsored by Nike, too. Then I’ll pretend I’m beating anyone I know who runs—a friend’s sister, the cute guy I met the night before. Once I’ve established that I’m the fastest woman in the world, I might plan my outfit for the day or, more likely, dream about dessert places I should check out!

What do you think about while you exercise? Any cool mind games? I would love to learn your secrets!

Crazy love,
Rachel M.
Assistant to the EIC