Yes, it's cold out! To which I reply, 'so'? Honestly, peoples belief systems get all wacky when it comes to the cold weather (or so I've observed). All that is required is some very decent clothing, and a belief that one is capable of running in the cold weather. I've heard all kinds of stories about why people can't run, and I've learned not to try to deter people from the 'reason's why they can't run. I find it's best to allow people to work through their own limiting beliefs... But when RUNNERS tell me all of the reasons why they can't run, I start to have a harder time biting my tounge. C'mon people! It's just weather. We are so much bigger than those limiting beliefs about it being too cold to run (or too windy, rainy, snowy, etc.).
Today, I committed to running at least one mile every day for the rest of this year. I was intrigued by the challenge of consistency. This seems to be my undoing, I always start off motivated but then 'life' gets in the way. Well, for the 47 days I am going to run at least once a day for a minimum of 1 mile. Surely I can work that into my day. Today I had to meet my son's teacher for a 'parent teacher' interview. It started to snow and snow and snow, so I decided that instead of navigating the 'mini-van' through the slippery streets, I'd throw on my sneakers and just 'run' to the school. So glad I did. I managed to get 6.5km's in, and was treated to a beautiful, wintery, snowy run. Dreamy, happy running today. Life is a journey, and nothing lasts forever. Friends and loved ones move through our lives, and I want to cherish the moments I have with each and everyone of them before they slip away. I know that even when those I love are no longer in my life, it's through spirit we remain connected. Anyway, these are the types of things I thought about on my run today.
