Exercise Happens!
This morning’s run was very nice. I went farther than I thought I would. The weather wasn’t dry but it was perfect. I just can’t complain.
Running is a habit (again, finally) because I’ve made it so. Exercise Happens! I wanted it back in my life and it took awhile. Though I still have goals to reach I feel relieved that I am in the striving zone instead of the not-yet-started zone.
Here are the keys to today’s workout success:
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I scheduled it into my day ahead of time
I planned to hit the track directly after my son’s ophthalmologist appointment. Didn’t allow for the slippery slope of indecision or procrastination. I told myself where I was going and when and dressed appropriately for it.
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Found secondary wins
Today’s wins included keeping my son occupied, by the change of scenery from the stroller, while getting the time to listen to a podcast episode I was looking forward to.
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Sabotaged the saboteur
I knew it might be rainy so I mentally prepared myself to go rain or shine. Then I was rewarded with sunshine and cool temperatures but only wet pavement was left from the rain.
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I set a goal
I have a target distance I am working toward and I have a plan for distance each day to get there. I exceeded today’s goal because I was in the mood for being better than me.
The best part of running first thing today? I feel righteous because I already exercised, which makes me feel empowered to do whatever I want. I’ve got the rest of the day off, bitches. I am already homeless-looking in parachute pants and eating chocolate covered raisins. Thanks to running endorphins I feel like a champ!
For other tips on how to run or feel like you do Zumba, check out my previous post.