It has been an interesting day.  

I woke early this morning, with the plan to get my run workout done before breakfast. After a quick cup of coffee, I got dressed into my run gear and put on my run shoes.  It was raining outside and I made the mistake of hesitating, before going outside to run.  I sat down at my computer and realized I didn’t have the motivation to run.

I was feeling a little down. I kept thinking about the fact that I don’t have any races scheduled until early fall.  I felt sorry for myself, and couldn’t overcome that feeling enough to go run…. so I didn’t.

Working from home, meant I didn’t need to change out of my run gear to begin my work day.  I had my breakfast, pulled on a hoodie and went to my office, with the plan to run at lunchtime.  Lunchtime arrived and by now the rain had eased off a little.  I was still in my run gear, so I convinced myself to get outside and run.  

A few minutes into the run, I was feeling quite strong and decided that I would run the hilly route in my neighborhood.  I chose this route, because I was starting to look forward.  I was thinking about the run course at my next race, Ironman Chattanooga.  That course has some really challenging hills, and I decided that today would be, “Day 1” of getting ready to go crush them in September.  I had a great run.

My afternoon went much better because I had chosen to run.  I finished work a little early to head into the long weekend, and went for a walk in the park with my wife.  The weather had turned for the better and the fresh air did us both good.  It was a great way to end the day.

My big lesson today is one that I constantly have to re-learn.  Don’t dwell on the past and things you cannot control!  Just keep moving forward….