I guess I’m crazy – chasing the dark

20 Nov 2011 by Radioactive Runner, 3 Comments »

M.O.T.I.V.A.T.I.O.N. – sometimes we have to dig deep to find it; especially on cold and windy (not to mention snowy) days. We look out the window to figure out what gear to wear but think how nice it would be to climb back into bed and snuggle with a good book in hand. Yes, you know… THOSE days.

I have been loving my high intensity workouts, my TRX, and this video but I have to admit, I have been really disliking ok, hating the cold and finding it hard to WANT to lace up and go out for a run. Who loves a wind burn? I don’t. Who loves running on the spot at times – or at least that’s what it feels like because it’s so windy -? I don’t.  Who loves the feeling after a good run? I DO!

After many runs last Winter in weather like this: IMG_0028 (768x1024)

I should stop my whining and lace up, eh? Who’s with me.. want to go for a run? 

snowy-winter-morning-run

Yesterday, after a nice sleep in, waking up and fighting with my indecisive self, I laced up to go for a run.  I wasn’t overly excited about it but I dug deep for that m.o.t.i.v.a.t.i.o.n. and was out the door.
IMG_2669I got warmed up quickly and soon realized that I was being a baby for no reason because I actually ended up taking off my jacket. I didn’t have the best run in the world however, I did feel so good afterwards and was happy I got out the door!

I messaged my sister yesterday and asked if she wanted to run Around The Bay (ATB) with me this year. Her response: Isn’t that winter training? If it is, #$@* no! I called her a baby and she said she would rather be a baby than a crazy person. I may be crazy but when I set my mind to something, I am determined. I have been thinking HARD for a few days now, if I should run ATB this year… part of me really wants to because it’s a challenge and well, it’s FUN and the other part of me is unsure. I feel like I am so much stronger and toned since I’ve really started strength training compared to when I was running long miles weekly, and it hardly takes any time because it is high intensity.  I know it’s common to gain a few pounds when running long distance and I flat out – don’t want those extra pounds. Sooo there’s my dilemma. Ok, not really a dilemma, I know. I just need to make a decision SOON because this race sells out fast.

What’s YOUR favourite workout these days?

What’s the highlight from your weekend?!

PS: Go and check out my good friend, Alex’s music. He just released his first album “Chasing the Dark” a few days ago…. Christmas is just around the corner!!

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3 Comments

  1. lindsay says:

    oh sabrina, that looks miserable. I am cold just looking at it. Come here! it 85F today. I know crazy!

  2. Bonnie says:

    Great post, Sabrina! I’m feeling you on the cold running…but reading your post helped motivate me to get me out the door tonight! I think we should go visit Lindsay and run together in TX. :D …or NZ?! Can’t wait to hear about your decision to run the race or not – sure seemed like a great experience, a fun distance to train for, but then there’s the cold… ;) I’m sure you’ll weigh the pros and cons and come to something you feel comfortable with! Have a great week ahead!

  3. […] friends. That encouragement plus reading Sabrina’s recent post about braving the cold got me out the door – I love this community! So before the sun went down I […]

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