Marathon log 3

I am with the force. My third day into the training. It was a glorious day. Came back from the dermatology clinic, where I was on the verge of falling asleep. Had a very light lunch and went for a run. I guess I am still a bit scared with of snakes, so the going was a bit tense. And then I am aware of the fact they come out during these months, since they like the heat and like to soak up the heat on the hot pavement. I did not see any today though. It is kind of weird though, I have this weird relationship with snakes. I see them everywhere, I hate them with a passion and I am scared of them too. But then I realized that my fears should not be controlling how I lead my life. I should be in control of my fears and live my life on my terms.

Nevertheless the run was wonderful. I did 8 miles in about 81 minutes, which was like a few seconds over a 10 minute mile. I felt wonderful and so much in shape. I also finished listening to Paulo Ceolho's 'The Alchemist. Now I know why Ritu was so crazy about the book. It is an amazing and powerful book. Very inspiring. From now I am going to be very careful about what I say and what I will think. I agree that the moment we think or say something, the universe starts conspiring to make it happen for you. So from now it is going to be a very forcefully positive me. I have felt that maybe life would be better that way, but have never really lived my life in that manner. It does appear to be a wonderful way of living life. At the end of the day, even if it does not turn my life around, it will make life more positive and wonderful. So from now, I am going to imbibe the underlying theme of 'The Alchemist'.

I guess the world does appear to be a wonderful place when you have a positive attitude towards it. Yesterday when I was running, I was hearing these sounds from time to time and could not figure out where they were coming from. And then today I realized that it was coming from the polling booths which being prepared for the voting today. I did not see any lines, but did see many people in lines on the internet and TV. I was in a poor mood today, becoz of the elections. I am somehow not too happy with the election of Obama, but I think that is the conclusion already. I heard Fareed Zakaria on CNN GPS and more than once he referred to him as President Obama. There is really no way that McCain will be able to do a upset. I wish it has been a more closer race. But then during the run, I came to terms with that fact. Now I am at peace with the fact that we will have a socialist as a president. Though the experiment of socialism has failed in various parts of the world, here in the United States we will be a predominantly socialist. Sad indeed. But the run helped me overcome that disappointment. I guess it is not a big deal. I do agree that the US is that stage, where any new president has his task made out for him, and the change will be the welcome. Either one will have to make the tough decisions and take some bold steps. It will be an interesting next couple of years.

Since today I am call, I am going to sit down and make my running plans. That way I did not have to think each time I plan to go for a run. And also it will make me mentally prepared for the task ahead. I should have done this a few days ago, but then better to do it now than to not do it all. Nothing like some planning to keep me motivated.