Progress, Not Perfection!

My absolute favourite time to go out running is on weekends. Not only do I get a much needed break from the kiddos, but the scenery is beautiful, the atmosphere tranquil and sweet and the birds chirping in the morning air brings the feeling of inspiration and new beginnings.  While not much else could be better (besides waking up in an executive suite, kid-free, to the sound of the ocean surf and a morning margarita) there are some things that CAN be a lot worse! Like what? Stalkers, attackers, criminals and hallucinogenic vagrants! We don't usually like to think about these sorts of stuff but we see and hear all too often about people who have been faced with these life-or-death situations. Instead of procrastinating or trying to brush it under the covers, let's just jump right into what you/we should be doing at all times to help ourselves stay safe ABAP while out for a good workout. (As best as is possible) First and foremost - PRAY, recite the 23rd Psalm and m...

On Saturday I really wasn't in the mood for running and had a great inner tug-o-war whether or not I should go. Needless to say, I went and knew that it was my uncertain and 50% (or half-ass) attitude was to blame.  I had one or two drinks on Friday night (like we normally do) but am always mindful of far I go because I know that there's no worse feeling than running the next day in the hot sun with a hang-over. Been there, done that! I guess I had been so enthused over the last few weeks that I've been really hitting the pavement and getting her done. Am I burnt out? I don't think so, but since that intense run I did on Thursday night, my body was still sore and recovering. Although it was later than I usually go on weekends, I did it anyway. I can't stand running in the height of morning traffic and ignoring all the stares from people wishing they were either still in their beds or out with me in the fresh air. Sometimes I even get self-critical and think, ...