If you have been listening to The Extra Mile Podcast, you will know that my running has really been suffering lately with the 95-100 degree temperatures I've been running in here in Cincinnati. It's hurt my training goals as well an my spirits. And I bet this may be happening to some of you as well (I won't bet a LOT of money though)!
But honestly, after our last episode, I have decided to to completely change my mind and, more importantly, my attitude!
It now seems SO silly to let Mother Nature ruin my running fun! Why the heck do I care if I have to stay in on the treadmill on a day when it's 100 degrees outside? Who cares? Why do I care that I have to walk a little and run only 5 miles when my schedule calls for 7? What the heck? Really!
I REFUSE to lose sight of why I REALLY run.. it's a damn blast and it makes me feel SO good!
You would be amazed if I were to line up every friend I have (you all included) and then ask them each to raise their hands if we met through running. I have no doubt that 90% of them would raise their hands! And as if that were not cool enough, think of it this way...
How many friends would I have without running? Pretty darn lonely!!
So no more! If Mother Nature wants to be like that, so be it! Have your way woman! I do not care anymore! I will still be out there running, ever so slow, maybe walking, but out there! And when she decides to lighten up on me, I'll get back on my training schedule.
No Biggy..
Peace....
7 comments:
THAT is the spirit!!!
Kevin my friend - amazing attitude! Well done! Nothing can beat you!
That's exactly how I felt this past Saturday, during my hot 15 miler. I was determined to not let the heat beat me, and I have to agree that it's the right attitude.
Listening to The Extra Mile helped me push through too!
Great attitude. I loved the "No Loitering" cartoon.
Run long and find shade. Maybe not cool temperatures, but you can't have everything!
You're Awesome!
A little weather won't keep you down!
You're so right. This heat has been a real downer, but the only thing that really matters is that we keep at this crazy running thing, even if it means we do it more slowly, with walk breaks, in doors, or whatever it takes.
Great post. I like your new attitude! I mean really, what are you gonna do? Get in the miles you can and keep a smile on your face (and look forward to the cool weather!) Keep it up Kevin! :)
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