Jogging

The visualisation 

Sunshine beams down on you as you stretch to reach your toes. You rise and swing your arms back and forth, loosening your shoulders. You tap your foot against the dirt path to ensure that your shoes are tied snugly and you break out into a light jog.

Your muscles come alive as you take off and your breath becomes heavier as you feel your heart rate increase. Hot puffs of air leave your mouth as you breath in new air that spreads through your body and feeds your hard working muscles. Your feet hit the earth hard as you increase your speed and the sensation is like flying. You suck in air and try to regulate your breathing as your heart pounds in your chest. You can feel your pulse throbbing under your skin and it combines with the rhythm of your feet on the path.

You feel a stitch in your side and you slow your pace to ease the pain. You take this chance to catch your breath and let your heart slow a bit. Sweat drips from your forehead and you feel a wet patch on your back as well. Now that you've given yourself a chance to slow down, you can really feel the tightness in your thighs. You stop, do a quick stretch, then break into another fast jog.

Your breath feels hot as it enters your lungs. As a matter of fact, your whole body feels hot. You quicken your pace, enjoying the feeling of using your muscles, and you feel your heart pounding again as your feet propel you forward.

The heat gradually becomes a burn, starting in your thighs and spreading through your body as you begin to feel the effects of your exercise. You breath hard and ignore the burn. You're only halfway through and your muscles are already asking you to quit.

You breath in again. You have to focus hard to keep your breathing normal as your body begs for more air to fuel your tired muscles. You inhale. You exhale. Your heartbeat in your ears sounds as loud as your pounding feet. Your awareness is drawn away from the scenery and is focused entirely on your body. You inhale. You exhale. You feel the burn in your muscles and you keep running.

You pass the marker that says you're three quarters through your run. You allow yourself to slow down for a few minutes and your muscles are grateful. You inhale, You exhale. You throw yourself into a run for the last quarter of your jog.