I slept in this morning.
The best part is — Instead of feeling guilty, I feel glorious.
I wrote yesterday about the dark mornings the season has been bringing to Colorado. They’ve been brutal for this lady. So I went to bed last night after a great dinner with friends, giving myself permission to sleep away the cold and dark morning – saving my run for the afternoon.
To be honest, it really did make a difference to wake up in the sunlight. I know there is nothing that compares to a good morning run and getting that endorphin high first thing — but the dark mornings were getting to me this week. So, I took a cue from the old body and let her rest.
And right now — I am OK with that :). Anybody with me on this one?
I have no doubt that I’ll fit my run in post work, so I two possible plans for tonight’s workout:
- Treadmill run — slower and more miles
- Outdoor run — whatever pace my body tells me, fewer miles.
Feel free to weigh in in the comments with your opinion 🙂 I’ll let you all know tonight how my workout for the day went .
Quote of the Day:
Simple, tried, and true.
Don’t worry. Be happy.
My morning is a perfect example of this. In stead of worrying about skipping my work out and stressing over whether or not I’ll get it in this afternoon — I am happy that I was able to sleep in, wake up to a beautiful Colorado morning, and am confident that I will get my work out for the day in this afternoon. No need to worry. Just being happy 🙂
Question of the Day: How are you choosing to be happy today? Or how COULD you?
Or Question 2: Which workout would you do if you were me and skipped your AM work out?
Chocolate Covered Race Medals 
Good for you! Rest is just as important as exercise 🙂
thanks twin 🙂 I was thinking about you on my way to work this morning. Wanted to send you a message saying “it’s going to be a self bribery day at work today! Hello chocolate peanut butter (protein) candy bar!
HAHAHA! Must be the twin vibe because I was thinking of you this morning too. I have a run today after work (only 4 miles), but I got home super late last night and got up early for work. Hoping I don’t need bribery, but I am not above it…
We’ll both be pushing through our afternoon run! I’ll be using you as my motivation now to push through the run! Seriously we are twins…seriously.
You got it! Have a great run!!
I’d pick the outdoor run – fresh air later in the day 🙂
I’m choosing to be happy today …. a play date this morning with friends and my first indoor soccer game tonight in 2 years! I used to live and breathe soccer…so I’m pretty pumped!
Happy Wednesday!
That’s really exciting! My husband played soccer up until a year ago when he pretty seriously hurt his ankle. We’re getting old 😉 He has basically stopped playing completely to save himself for skiing and biking, but I know he misses it!
LMBO…. Old — bah!!!
Amen! Love those days
I’m so glad I’m not alone 🙂
I love the dark mornings now 🙂 It’s so much cooler, I can actually work out without sweating too much! But this morning I slept 30 minutes extra and just did 10 minutes worth of abs. I do SO wish I had your stamina for 2 mile runs etc… But no running for me, just walks. So, today my lunch walk will be extra vigorous — just like yesterdays 🙂
No need to compare yourself to anyone — I’ve learned that the hard way. A lunch walk is a PERFECT way to keep up your metabolism and blood going through out the day! I love that!
I have no idea how to skip my workout without feeling MASSIVE amounts of guilt. This is why I work out every single day. Honestly though, working out makes me really happy, so the fact that I accomplished it already this morning, makes me THRILLED!! 🙂 It always starts my day off on the right foot! Even if the day turns to crap-o-la… I know that I at least got my work out in! lol!
No I am the absolutely same way — that’s why it was such an accomplishment for me not to feel guilty. Is that silly? I know I hold myself accountable and WILL work out this afternoon — but like you I LOVE getting it out in the morning.
Morning workouts are always so hard for me, I’m not a morning person at all!! But it feels good to have it out of the way.
I am SO far from a morning person, I totally agree!
Definitely outdoor run! You’ll sleep so well with the fresh air that you’ll feel double-rested by tomorrow. Also, I’m a bit fan of the occasional sleep in. Gotta do it.
That’s two votes for the outdoor run 😉
Outdoor run. Yup.
If I’m being honest — I think I’m doing the tread today. I have exhausted legs from my speedwork yesterday, so I MAY take the easy way out. It’s pretty flippin hot. Or mix both indoor and outdoor. Can’t decide!
I’m always going to vote for outside, btw. Because I dread the tread! Haha.
I used to dread the tread too. . . I’ve become WAY to accustomed to it.