Running and training has become routine. It is to the point, that if I do not get a workout in during the day, I become a little cranky, but the drive and enthusiasm to workout has waned. The workouts, they are becoming less a challenge. My long run is now up to 8 miles on the weekend. This distance has made the shorter runs during the week seem pedestrian. Just a few short months ago, I would have thought that saying or describing a 3-4 mile run as being routine as crazy talk. The earlier excitement of the endeavor has worn off, and the race is still aways in the future. Then I got a message of Facebook.
Some of our wine club members sent me a message saying that I had inspired them! After talking with me at the tasting room, they went out and signed up for a half marathon in August. In addition, they signed up for some shorter runs in the Spring and Summer. They have been out training for over a week! I smile now just thinking about this message.
The day after I received that Facebook message, my "routine" daily run did not seem routine. There was an extra pop in each of my steps. Since then, my motivation to get out and workout is back up. I have enthusiasm in my training.
How do you thank some one for thanking you? That message that was sent to me, has become my inspiration.
Enjoy the wine, enjoy the journey!
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