Morning Motivation

So as far as my schedule goes it hasn't gotten any easier to fit everything in... but i think im starting to get back on track with my life.  Last thursday I got up and ran 4.5 miles which was great and I even thought to myself at some point on the run... "hmmm, i kinda miss running." a crazy thought since I have never been athletic in my life and running was never fun.. but i do really miss it... theres something about being outside and just going and then finishing a goal... granted there is a lot of walking involved when it comes to my kind of running but at least im getting out there.

But anyway back to my getting back on track... so work on thursday was horrible and I left so stressed. This stress turned into going out and drinking way too much and not being productive on Friday. Saturday I worked all day and then Sunday was marathon day, so I spent the whole day watching people run 26.2 miles... which is INSANE! I know what your thinking... "how is this getting back on track?" Its NOT! But i did realize that i really need to get my life together, and that involves running. Even though I am stressed running and yoga and biking really help me to chill out.  So, last night was yoga... which was nice and relaxing and then i got up this morning and ran for about 35 mins. My run today is really what helped to motivate me.

So, i was running with my new friend ashley, who isnt a running at all. I would say she is probably more athletic than I am but doesnt run.  She has started running every once in a while and I have begun to slowly convince her to run more.  She is officially signed up for her first race on Nov 6- Hot Chocolate 5K! She is also now planning on joining Winter Warriors with me and she told me this morning that she is officially going to do the Princess Half Marathon with us in February! Its kinda nice that I have "paid it forward" as the family likes to say and have convinced someone to start running. I really feel like it has something to do with this city. Its a crazy amazing place and it truly has changed my life in so many positive ways.

So with all that said, now that I have convinced someone else to get up and run... im going to follow my own advice and get my butt outside more often! Winter Warriors starts in 2 weeks but until then you will find me on the path at least 3 days a week!