Motivation

I have not run in three days, today would be the fourth but I am forcing myself to get out on my lunch break.

One day of rest and your body thanks you.

Two days, you feel like your limbs are leaden.

Three days, and you just can't seem to find that motivation that used to drive you out every morning in the winter, snowstorm or not.

Today, I set my alarm clock for 6:40 and was excited to finally get out. But when the alarm went off, it was snowing and pitch black. Snowing! It's the middle of October and there was a light layer of snow on the ground. I went back to bed.

Now, I'm sitting in class with my base layer running tights underneath a pair of jeans, ready to head outdoors at the first break I get.

Running shoes, check.

Warm leggings, check.

Sweater, check.

Mittens, check.

Wait, mittens? Yes readers, I am wearing mittens for a run and it is only October. For some reason, my hands are the last thing to warm up when I'm out for a run and can make a seemingly enjoyable run, miserable.

I already have my run planned out, in two stages. There are two trails around here, both by the water and both beautiful to run along. But you have to drive from one to the other. So first I will run at Zwicks park, a slow 3.5K of solitude before heading back into my car for another 3K behind the local hospital. I'll let you know how it goes when I'm finished.

... 4 hours later...

Okay, so while I did go out for my run... I only went 4.5K instead of the 6.5K I promised.