So I've heard myself often say "I think I would really like running". I like the idea of putting on the tunes, feet hitting pavement, and the feeling of satisfaction when you make that final loop back home. Don't get me wrong - I really like going to the gym for classes too when I can get there. And there it is - that sentence that seems to undo every motivating thought I have. There is always something else to do. Homework to help with, dishes to wash, meals to make, laundry to get through. So I focus on getting those things done and, after working a full day on top of that, I truly just want to collapse at the end of the day.
But here is what I've realized. I can ask for help with all that other stuff - but I'm the only one who can make myself a runner. I'm the only one who can get my ass to the gym. I have also come to realize that when I say it out loud, or commit to it in writing, it tends to get done.
After the Ottawa Race weekend two years ago, I thought to myself "I really want to do that. Next year I will be in the race". I didn't say it to anyone else and, next thing I knew Race weekend had arrived and I had not done anything to prepare.
So Ottawa Race weekend 2013 was this weekend - I truly wish I could say that I participated but I didn't. But here is what I did do...I called on "journey buddies" - that's what I've taken to calling them here - and I said out loud that I wanted to do a 5K. I wanted that to be a goal...so we made it a goal. In fact, one of them suggested we not wait until next year, but that we should find one in the fall to do. My response - I'm in. So even if I have to walk some of it, I will do it this time. I will not be the one who says I'm not ready.
And its as simple as that to get your mo-jo back. Say it out loud, commit, grab a couple of friends who don't mind hearing you whine every now and then, and Just Do It.
Step one - I walked 4 kms this afternoon...and it felt fantastic.
Will keep you posted on our journey to get there...
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