How I like to imagine I look on the treadmill! Maybe someday...
I did it! This morning, I dragged my butt out of my warm, cozy bed, put on my running gear before opening my eyes, stumbled to the bathroom, grabbed my keys, a water and my gym card and jumped in the car before I could rethink my decision and crawl back into bed. It was dark, I was sleepy but I was also determined. I was getting back into my morning workout routine.
With the change in the light outside in the morning and evening, outdoor runs are out of the question except on days off and weekends. Not to mention it’s getting colder. I’ve been meaning to get back to the gym for a couple of weeks now, but it means getting up even earlier, and I’ve been slow to make the shift.
But this morning I went. And I got in a good 3.2-mile run on the treadmill. Another adjustment, but that’s ok. I was running. I haven’t been running in about 10 days. There’s been walking and other stuff, just not running. And I missed it. I didn’t realize how much until this morning.
It felt good to be moving. It felt good to be sweating. It felt good to be done before the day officially started. It feels good to not have the “at what point am I going to fit a workout into my busy day” dilemma today. It’s done.
It’s amazing how a little sweating, heavy breathing (Oh get your mind out of the gutter! I did mention I was on the treadmill at the gym, right?) and exercise endorphins can initiate an attitude adjustment.
Today will be a good day because I had a good run this morning. And tomorrow morning, I’m going back for more!
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Great Diane! Way to go! Very encouraging for me…
Great job on the run. I am SO not a morning runner. It’s mid-day or evenings for me.
Yay! Great workout, but more importantly – GREAT dedication. That first step (in this case, OUT of the house) is the toughest…ah, but you know that! Welcome back to mornings, friend! (I’ve struggled a bit w/ this lately, too. Gotta stay focused. Gotta stay focused. That’s what I keep sayin’…)
~ robin