Back on Track

Most of us runners are addicted to our weather ap. Mine said rain most all day. I had a small window to run outside at 11am or 2pm.
I got home about 11:30am from cleaning my maw maws house. In the car, I checked the weather for the hundredth time. I really didn't have time to drive to Genesys Athletic club. I could save so much time if I could just run outside. With the sky just spitting at me, I decided I would run outside, besides the temperature was 54'. Very Nice.
In the time I dressed, rolled and stretched, the spit turned to a more repetitious drizzle. I don't mind finishing in a decent rain, I just struggle starting out that way.

I haven't been to the gym in weeks. With the warm weather, I enjoy spending my time running in the elements. In the evening, in between commercials of Walking dead, the Strain, or whatever my family chooses to watch I do legs, stretching and core. I also fold laundry, but that does nothing for my training!
Today, I quickly packed my bags and headed to the gym. This will soon be my new routine.. I LOVE my gym, I just never want to leave. That's the problem.
I will be running more solo runs.
I will be running less miles and more intentionally.
I will be lifting more, to protect myself.
I will be icing more, prevention.
I will be more focused. Less distraction. I zone out.
I will hurt more. I am motivated by my surroundings.
I am excited.

My heart literally skipped a beat, like the first time you realize someone is flirting with you. I was on a date with the gym. I could hardly wait to step onto the track.
"HELLO TRACK, I am back, did you miss me?"
We picked up right where we left off.
The plan: 7 miles at a sub 8 pace.
I wanted the track to make me work, make me sweat, make my heart pound and my blood pump. Such a love affair.
I wanted to be on the brink of backing out but at the cusp of wanting more.
The mind is powerful. I love that place where you think, "Really, I am only at 3 miles...UGH." Then the great debate goes off in your head. I am screaming at myself so loud I wonder if people can hear my voices. Every once in a while I whisper "Go, shut up.."
I keep hitting the lap/split button on my Timex watch. "Hold on, Nita."
I started getting a little light headed and realized I forgot to eat after breakfast. Knowing that I decided I needed to run stronger, controlled. No excuses.

Plan: Accomplished.
And to add a bonus...I DID A PERFECT PROGRESSIVE RUN. Each mile I shaved off more time, ending with almost 50 seconds faster than my first mile.

SIDE Note, I did get distracted on the track. A little mouse was running around on the track. I was cracking up as I hopped over him. They leave the doors open, this lil guy was trying to find a dry place to warm up. I told the worker about him and later saw them carrying a bucket laughing.
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COFFEE: I like to add some of My favorites: Peets Café Domingo is my favorite flavor of coffee, hence why I have the least amount in My Keurig holder.

Among the some of my flavors are : Green Mountain Organic Peru Calimarca, Seattles Best Breakfast blend, Green Mountain Brown Sugar crumble Donut and Donut Shop Regular 

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Does your summer routine change when the winter arrives? What do you do differently?

Also, Is there a coffee I should try? If so, tell me, I will buy me some and YOU some if I try the flavor you share! I will add some of my favorites in there too!

ANITA