So...I think I am becoming a runner. Not because I want to run marathons or I'm crazy fast or anything ridiculous like that (I mean, let's be real...I've ran 2 races my whole life and it takes a lot of mental power for me to go even running once a week) but when your running app says you haven't run in 25 days and you feel the disdain of your Nike+ app...you might be becoming a runner.
But I did run. Not for very long- only 30 minutes but I got 2.5 miles done in that time so while I hated that run I also am proud of it. Because for a good hour this run wasn't going to happen. I woke up feeling congested and heard it was suppose to be cold so I was going to just put it off...yet again. But a voice kept nagging at me. And nagging. And my conscious kept nagging back. Until I got so sick of the back and forth I just went and did it. It was a sucky run; I usually can do 3 miles in 30 minutes but the sidewalks around me were horrid (excuses I know but you know what, they were) and I honestly wasn't sure how long it was going to go. But I finished it (with minimal walking as well). And this short run reminded me of a book I read freshmen year of college called The War of Art (I suggest it to everyone, it is short and it is amazing) and the big point of the book is to beat Resistance. Resistance is whatever is stopping us from being the best we can be and/or doing what we've set our mind to do. And for me, today's run reminded me of how we must make a choice to beat Resistance everyday.
Okay-my brain is fuzzy (unfortunately the run did not help my congestion any...it has just moved higher up in my head) so I'm going to cut it short. On a last note I will say to those of us who are crazy enough to run in this weather, be safe. Bundle (or invest in compression layers...less bulky and way more stylish) and pay attention to the weather. Weather.com actually has a fitness tab so you can put in your zip code and it will tell you not only the temperature but if it is good conditions to be outside doing stuff. Not saying you have to listen to it, but it can be helpful.
Okay, off to warm up and (eventually) get ready for work.
Until next time, keep running strong! (And stay warm!!)
Actress on the Run
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