Get out there

Spring is just around the corner. For some of us that means spring sports, the start of race season, or simply time to think about getting into a bathing suit. Whichever has you on edge; the answer to your jitters is "Get out TODAY!"

For those, like me right now, just getting back into training, it's about setting a goal. And just getting active. (I haven't run in 17months due to a difficult pregnancy, 86 day hospitalization, and then being a new mommy to twins).

Yesterday was my turning point, the day I chose to stop making plans and just get out and run. I was extremely fearful to run after so many months off, plus learnjng how to push 40lbs in twins and stroller, and the weather still isn't "warm". Can you just hear the whining excuses...

Step 1: I made a goal, I signed up for a race April 17th. Figured I had to have a goal to push myself.
Step 2: I had to quit making workout plans for myself and just go out. I even forgot my hat and my ears were throbbing in the cold. But I just had to go immediately!
Step 3: day two is just as important as day one! So today I just went out in the same mindset, to get going and not worry about time or pace.

Reaults so far? I actually ran twice as far in less (pace) time as yesterday.

So the moral of this personal story is: no matter where you are in your journey; today is the day to just get out!