Running When You Just Don't Want to!

Today I'm going to talk about, sticking to your scheduel and running when your tired, and mentally just not up for it. This past Monday, ugg Monday, I had put my run off all day, it was cold and dreary out, and my legs are feeling the bruit of a month of intense training. I have ran 45 miles in the past 30 days which is more intensity than I have aver put my body through. I was just not feeling the love for running that I started this journey with. I decided to go to park, to get lost on the trails and let nature re-inspire me. It was a slow run/walk and only 3 miles. My GPS was not working, so there was no pressure to make good time. I tracked my distance using my Fitbit One, noting where I was when I started. It was nice not keep time and to get lost in the trails, not worrying about goals but just enjoying the miles. The ice had mostly thawed from the freezing rain the day before, leaving a slight fog in the air and muddy patches. The barren trees interlaced in a dense wall of fog was a scene out of the opening of an epic adventure novel. I ran and jumped through the mud; my white sneakers were covered, but the smile on my face at the end of the run was worth the mess! I re-found the the fun in the run and the passion and feeling of freedom and conquering the unknown!

So when you loose your groove forget about timing, pace, and all that Jazz, enjoy the run, the views, get lost, and re-find your passion.