More Running Motivation!
I just finished a run this morning. A run so great, I had to blog about it. Imagine that! So what was so magical about this run?
Well, I was eager to do it this morning, which is a change. Although I love running and how I feel AFTER a run, I don't generally look forward to them. While I was running, I was having fun. It was one of those great runs where my mind just wanders. I wasn't bored, or counting down the minutes, or constantly checking my pace or distance. I wasn't griping in my head about this pain or that. I was just running. Listening to birds chirp and watching squirrels. Okay, I did have to jump over a dead frog at the last minute, but still...
Anyway, so what caused this great run to occur you ask. I think I know. Are you ready for it?
I planned a short run. I normally run 3-5 miles. I occasionally plan LONG runs of 6+ miles. Today, I wanted to run, but I am running a race tomorrow, so I didn't want to run a lot. I planned to run 2 miles. Somehow knowing I was only running two miles made me ecstatic! I was excited to run, excited WHILE running, knowing it was only two miles.
Now by plan a short run, I really mean plan it. I don't think it works the same if you plan three and cut it short. It also isn't the same if you say you're only going to run two and then run three. Just not the same. I felt like running more, but I stuck to my plan. And KNOWING that this wasn't some mental game I play with myself to get myself to run is what made it so motivating!
So get out there, for a nice SHORT run! And enjoy yourself!