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Thursday, February 4, 2010

Made it so.

Why yesterday's run was better than Tuesday's (air-sucking) run:
  1. It was outdoors. With a strong wind in my face almost the entire time but, no matter. It was outdoors.
  2. I had eaten a good lunch and afternoon snack so I had plenty of energy.
  3. Owen got home from work at 5:25 and I was out the door by 5:28, so it was still light when I started and I could watch the last bit of the sunset.
  4. Once it was dark, my headlamp lit my way and, for some reason, I was mesmerized by the way my breath looked in the light.
  5. My pace was mine based on how I felt at the moment, not a pre-set number on the treadmill.
  6. Did I mention the run was outdoors?
  7. I had been looking forward to my evening run all day long. Seriously. All day long.
  8. I said it would be better and therefore it was. I made it so.
Frame of mind is where it's at, huh? Yeah, I think so too. It's a lesson to learn over and over again: The mind plays a huge role in your success as a runner. Huge role.

Happy Thursday, everyone! It's the last day of my cereal giveaway here. And, I have a book giveaway going on, too.

~ Felice

27 comments:

  1. JenFebruary 4, 2010 at 11:46 AM

    I love #5 the most.

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  2. JocelynFebruary 4, 2010 at 11:48 AM

    Nice job haveing a positive attitude! I know it makes a huge difference. I always try to physic myself up before run.

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  3. Jen FeenyFebruary 4, 2010 at 12:03 PM

    Positive attitude is totally the name of the game. Run the smile you're wearing!

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  4. DeniseFebruary 4, 2010 at 12:07 PM

    I did 4 mi on the treadmill and then 4 outside this morning. I hate how you're stuck at a pace on the treadmill...so much nicer just running based on how you feel.

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  5. BeccaFebruary 4, 2010 at 12:22 PM

    YEAH for outdoor runs!!!

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  6. Pining for PinterestFebruary 4, 2010 at 12:23 PM

    Love the outdoor runs! Glad you got your mojo back :-)

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  7. AnonymousFebruary 4, 2010 at 1:11 PM

    I LOOOOOVE watching my breath in my headlamp. So much so that I almost ran over a skunk last weekend.

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  8. MarleneFebruary 4, 2010 at 1:21 PM

    This post makes me want to go out and run so badly! Nothing like a good redeeming evening run OUTDOORS.

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  9. AnonymousFebruary 4, 2010 at 1:53 PM

    Yay for you! So glad you had an enjoyable run! Always makes for a good state of mind afterward.

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  10. SarahFebruary 4, 2010 at 2:14 PM

    It really is a mind game, but I definitely find running outside makes it so much better! Glad you had a good run. :)

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  11. I Run for FunFebruary 4, 2010 at 3:15 PM

    Nothing beats outdoor running, nothing! Glad you are finally able to get back outdoors for your runs.

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  12. Running KiwiFebruary 4, 2010 at 3:23 PM

    All these winter blog entries make me really appreciate the mild climate I live in!

    Way to go on the positive attitude ... positive helps everything :)

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  13. Tina @GottaRunNowFebruary 4, 2010 at 3:38 PM

    Running outside is the best!

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  14. Ms. V.February 4, 2010 at 3:53 PM

    it's the food. it is.

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  15. TriciaFebruary 4, 2010 at 4:42 PM

    I'm a HUGE believer in the power of positive thinking. Great job!

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  16. MollyFebruary 4, 2010 at 5:09 PM

    love how you were out the door three minutes after your husband came home!

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  17. ajhFebruary 4, 2010 at 8:18 PM

    I got outdoors today after being on the TM for two. I totally agree with you.

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  18. JFebruary 4, 2010 at 8:27 PM

    Such a good post!! You really are the happy runner! Running outdoors and looking forward to it can really make the run even better! Great job!

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  19. AnonymousFebruary 4, 2010 at 9:33 PM

    YAY for getting to run outside! that's great!

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  20. ptgFebruary 4, 2010 at 11:39 PM

    Sounds like a fantastic run!!

    I can't wiat for my run outside this weekend!

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  21. UnknownFebruary 4, 2010 at 11:45 PM

    It's amazing how a good snack can fuel you and make your run so much better! TGIF tomorrow!

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  22. ihaverunFebruary 5, 2010 at 12:07 AM

    It is CRAZY how mental running is! Your run sounded perfect!!

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  23. EndorphinBuzzFebruary 5, 2010 at 7:57 AM

    Headlamp running can be interesting!

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  24. ZeroToBostonFebruary 5, 2010 at 8:38 AM

    Your enthusiasm is infectious! Love it.

    - ZeroToBoston

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  25. AnonymousFebruary 5, 2010 at 8:49 AM

    Sounds like a nice run. Way to not waste any time and head out the door! The mind is a huge factor in running.

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  26. Stroller MommaFebruary 5, 2010 at 10:23 AM

    #6, even in snow #6

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  27. LindsayFebruary 5, 2010 at 10:46 AM

    a positive attitude sure goes a long way! :) glad you had a good run after the funky tm one. that 'mill def makes you appreciate the great outdoors!

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