I can’t remember which forum, which thread, which poster … I’m stressed and overwhelmed and doing very long hours at work and everything is running together right now, or I’d give credit. But to that poster in that thread on that forum — thank you.
“It doesn’t matter” is the only thing that’s kept me on track this week.
I don’t want to get up and run this morning.
It doesn’t matter. Do it anyway.
I didn’t sleep well last night and I’m tired.
It doesn’t matter. Today is your run day.
It rained last night and it’s yucky-humid out there.
It doesn’t matter. The sun is going to come out later and it’s going to be worse.
I’d rather wait and go after work.
It doesn’t matter that you’d rather wait. You know you’ll probably work late and it’d be even harder to go then.
I don’t think I have any clean capris.
It doesn’t matter. Dig one out of the basket or put on those hideous shorts …. nobody’s going to be around to see you and certainly not close enough to smell you.
I just. don’t. want. to.
And it just. doesn’t. matter. Get up and go do your run.
So I did. Week 5, Day 2 done.
1 comments:
Airedalian,
I love that post also. That is my new mantra when it comes to running. No matter the issue, "It doesn't matter." RUN!!!
Also, I am interested in your Week 5, Day 3. I want to know if all the preceding runs actually prepare us for running 20 minutes straight. I start Week 3 tomorrow, and I am thinking, "Wow." I guess if I continue to stick with it I will be ready. It feels like an awesome jump and challenge.
If we take it slow and steady, it should be done with ease (smile). Good luck to you on your W5D3. I am looking forward to you posting your success on the discussion forum.
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