OK, so enough boo-hoos, I’m getting excited now because it’s just about time to tackle the Great Outdoors again. Still have a lingering cough, so I’ve decided Sunday is the day, without question. It’s going to be a gorgeous sunny 42-degree day…I cannot wait!!

Thank you, my sweet friends who posted and kept my spirits up this last week and a half, it cheered me up considerably. I finally decided tonight to stop dwelling on the training I’ve missed and just be happy that I’m able to run at all, or even want to run, that in itself is enough of a profound life-change for this ex-couch potato, so I’ll be glass half-full from here on in.

Additionally, I will not freak out about the 5K in three weeks. Lara emailed me something very wise, she reminded me that not every race has to be a huge PR, some of them can be run for fun (a new concept for me, lol). And while I suspect it’s infinitely more fun to have a huge PR, I could handle a little one, too :) . Hopefully, I’ll have something new to show for my winter miles.

Lastly, I just posted on my Miles Team thread on the RW forum that in a way, this long break makes me feel like more of a runner, as I now know what it’s like to miss it and hunger for it. Here’s hoping this is the last break for a very long time and in the meantime, happy runs to all of you and here’s hoping you’re battling through this chilly month with some great miles and fun workouts. Love you guys!!

3 Responses to “Revving Up”

  • Bruce:

    I aint got no humorous comment this time, just good luck with your run tomorrow hope the skys are clear. Im an ex couch potato (and still a part time one) too so missing all that running could lead me back to my old ways. I get worried if I take 2 days in a row off.

  • Flo:

    Bruce, if you ever feel your motivation waning, just shoot me a PM or comment here, I’ll kick your butt back into gear :D . Seriously, you’re such a sweetie, hope you never feel like couching again!

  • Bruce:

    Thanks, I keep that in mind when I need motivation. Actually I plan to couch tomorrow, after my 10-12 miler. This was just a bad week for me, between weather and other problems. Plus last week was most miles I ever ran so probably good thing I did cutback.

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