Friday, May 17, 2013

Another Approach to Healthy Living

As I've mentioned, my running mojo has been missing for some time now. I have been able to force myself out on the road about once a week for the past month or so, but have not had any 'good' runs.  You know, the runs that make you feel powerful, healthy, and keep you from chugging wine by the box full (yup, box wine fan here, no shame).

So I've really been missing my runners high and have been dabbling with some at home workouts lately for the convenience of morning workouts. This week however, I had a small revelation.

I actually looked out the window before pushing play and was able to see the street! This meant that the sun was now up when I was! This opened up the door for morning runs!

So this morning I strapped on my brooks and headed out the door for a refreshing run in the 55 degree weather.  It was so much better! I even believe I witnessed a glimpse of my mojo on this run. Here is a short list of the reasons why:

1. Down here in TX, morning temps are way more accommodating for a runner (especially one who sweats at the mere mention of a workout, it can get ugly ya'll)

2. No one is out there to kidnap judge me. (I saw one older couple, but was not threatened because I knew I could out run them :)

3. It is peaceful.  Even with my headphones on, I could here the birds signing the entire time! (even the doberman pinscher on the loose today was peaceful, whew! I had my pepper spray ready just in case.)

4. I like working out first thing in the morning and since running burns more calories than my JM workout...I'm able to indulge a little more for breakfast. (hello, grape nuts with sugar and coffee with creamer!)

5.  It's just better.

I will continue to try and roll my sleepy butt out of bed for these early morning runs because I truly do feel 100% better.  I may even try taking this guy with me next time!



                                                                        One in a Million,
                                                                       Jaimie

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