January 14, 2013
Today was the first day that I didn't really want to run. There never was a chance of me NOT running, I just didn't really feel like it today for a few reasons. First, I worked until past 6:30 and it was a long day. The kids were extra whiny and children have a way of sucking the life out of you like a vampire when they have those days. On top of that, Honey had a doctor's appt that I was worried about (all is well, so that is good). Add to all that, it was past 7:00 before I was able to put on my shoes, and I was just super unmotivated.
But I put my shoes on anyway. That's the key to running. Just put on your damn shoes. If any of you out there ever feel like maybe you'd like to pick up a new exercise regimen, nothing is easier than starting running (ok, the running part might not be easy sometimes, I know). Compare putting on your shoes, and opening your door and running to any other exercise regiment? Going to the gym? You need a membership and you have to get in your car and drive there and get changed in the dressing room where some old guy will inevitably bend down in front of you showing you his nether regions (or does that only happen to me?) How about doing some program like P90X? You have to pay a ton of money for the program, then you need weights and bands and pull up bars and then you have to clear out your living room in front of your TV so you can jump and bump and sweat all over your carpet while Tony Horton yells at you on the screen (and the worst part is he makes it look easy...and it is not easy!!)
Running is the best exercise because all you need is a pair of sneakers and an open door, and you can do one of the best workouts there is. So what are you waiting for? Do you have questions? Do you want someone to run with? What is holding you back!!
Well, if you have questions, post some comments and I'll help you out as much as I can. That is what I'm here for...to entertain you...to educate you...to hopefully inspire you...and to inspire myself too! Running may be an individual sport, but it has a great community and you can meet wonderful people and change your life! It really is a magic pill!
So, Honey is out of commission for a couple more days. But she will be back. She asked the doctor if she could run and he actually said he didn't know. He said most women who have triplets end up kind of overweight, so running never came up (my Honey is a hot little minx, in case you were wondering). So, she is going to take it easy for another day or two, and then I'll have my running buddy back again!
Its late and almost time for bed, so I'll end with my numbers for the day:
Time: 15:00
Distance: 1.59 miles
Pace: 9:25/m
Max Pace: 8:08/m
Calories: 206
Avg HR: 125
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