What a difference

Firstly I want to say a big thank you to my friend Anne Weeks of Mother Matters.  I did not want to get out of bed this morning to run, really didn't want to get up.  But she texted me at 6:30 am (the time I generally get up) to arrange a coffee date for Sunday.  I then realized there was no point in trying to get back to sleep.  My original plan was not to run until after I got Elizabeth on the bus but with how I was feeling today I knew if I stalled I would likely find another excuse.  I still didn't feel like running and as I headed out the door I thought, I just walk it instead.  As soon as my first prompt to run came on I ran, and it was over before I knew it so I just kept running whenever prompted.  IT WAS AMAZING.  I could never understand people who could run without music and yet today I found the meditative state in running.  I didn't have to think about my breath, there was no self talk (negative or positive) because the run was never challenging, it was comfortable and brilliant and renewing and relaxing and recharging, and freaking awesome.  As I was on my cooldown walk the song "Friday I'm in love" came on.  It brought I huge smile to my face.  It made me think I am in love with myself, in love with running, in love with endorphins, in love with life.  I am so thrilled and feel so accomplished.

I am only supposed to run three times this week but I am nervous how Monday will feel after three days off.  I think I will bike to my friends house on Sunday or do a nice walk with Marc.

Yesterday was good I fought my craving for mini eggs and dessert as the rest of the family indulged, though I did save it up for a glass of wine.  I did not drink my second jug of water but other than that it was a great day.  I got a plant and beautiful card from my clients, and an ego stroke from them and a fellow doula.  It felt great and made me feel wonderfully successful and full of further potential.

Today I am heading out to teach Aquafit at 10 am, have a meeting with Laura from Kinstruct Health to discuss in further detail my spot at the clinic, grocery shopping, some me time, dinner and then to my Mom's to bring some moving boxes.

So I am off to spread the love.  Happy Friday everyone.