The Joys of Running

Is it possible to feel poorly after a run? I don't mean that in terms of physical exertion and pain, but rather the mental aspect of one's life. Every time I finish a run, I'm imbued with the "runner's high" (yes, I understand the actual reasons behind this phenomena) and feel great for the next few hours, if not longer. That's one of the reasons I enjoy running in the morning, it provides a great start to the day. You may not want to get up earlier than normal to run, but afterward, you'll be glad you did.

Did 6 miles of running/scouting yesterday, discovered another great Greenway in Charlotte, and felt fantastic after. What made it even better was that my body also felt great, despite having just done a 10K. The route wasn't as technical as the USNWC Trail Run Challenge, at least, I thought it wasn't (my Garmin tells me there were more elevation changes this time), but I still felt like I could have done more mileage if needed. It's good to see some results from my increased training and mileage, and it makes me want to participate in a 1/2 Marathon on September 19, mainly because it climbs to the top of a nearby mountain, only 900', but still fun. Only slightly more than 2 weeks before the event, is this enough time to get ready? I know I shouldn't, especially since I have no money, but it's really really tempting!