I had a great day today. I don't know why, I just did. My kids worked hard, I got a lot of work done on curriculum writing stuff, I left work feeling happy! So happy that I was even motivated to list out the other goals I have for the next twelve months! Instead of getting home and feeling drained, I walked to the coffee shop (Buttercream) behind my house and drafted out words I'd like to be described as (with a health focus) and what actions and mindsets would tell me I met my goal. Still working on it, so I'll share it when it's complete.
I went straight from the shop back home for my run. I didn't even think twice about it - in fact I was excited to do it! Before starting this, I would come home feeling drained and find excuse after excuse about why I couldn't run. And if I did work up the energy to run, it'd be more of a walk. Lesson learned? My mood is drastically better not just after the runs, but throughout the day. Working toward a goal, feeling accomplished, and overall feeling more healthy really makes an average day pretty great and gives you more energy (though I still am confused on that science - spending energy gives you more?). Nothing amazing happened today, but I sure was in a good mood. Keep running.
Day.13.total.time: 33:47 minutes with a 10:52 min/mile average. I ran 1.5 miles straight at a 9:42 pace (1 second off of what I need to make a 5K in 30 minutes) to see what that pace feels like, I then had to walk three times after that. I was tired. Not too proud of this one, but still beat my old 12:00 min/mile average! I am slightly worried that my runs won't be as good if I burn my knees and legs out, so I'm okay having a couple days where I take it slower.
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