With The Right Mindset, It Could Be More

I’m going to brag on myself here for a minute. In August, I got off mission with the army at the heaviest I’ve been. Caught a glimpse of myself in the mirror and thought “That’s not ok.” And decided to fix it. Today, I took a picture of myself in the same shorts I was in back then. Progress! Feels good to have my clothes literally falling off of me because they’re too big.

Yes there is. And I think they know who they are

Yes, they absolutely do. Getting back to the point where you were is some of the hardest work ever

Its official: comebacks suck.

Yes I have. Multiple times. They both loved it

Although I’m not able to get to the gym today, I’m improvising. While kiddo naps, were doing squats and push-ups with a 35 lb vest on. TactiDad!

I would help him set up a scenario for her to be reminded of it

To any runner who thinks they are “Too slow”

To any runner who thinks they are “too slow”.

Most people who classify themselves as runners favorite pastime is to screenshot and post their latest workout around the block. Focusing on their pace and time it took them to do it. Which may leave you feeling a little inadequate knowing your own times without having to post them every time you take a trip around your usual route.

While there is nothing you can do to combat the never ending workout selfies and running timer’s people post on their own social media you can choose to ignore them. Every time you get out there and run, you are free.

You are never too slow to burn the calories and work on losing the weight. No matter how slow you go it is better than sitting still.

You are never too slow to watch the sunrise and enjoy and still quiet before the earth wakes up for the day while you’ve already began your journey.

You are never to slow to give a fellow runner a nod of approval or even a labored “Good morning” as you past each other on the dewy morning sidewalk.

You own the road.

You may start to overthink your runs. You may ever start to think am I good enough to be out on the road. No one is watching you (really), everyone else you see if just trying to hit their mile times same as you and if they are walking, well, they are probably trying to think about what to make for dinner. Or if he’s going to text back, but at least they are moving forward.

You will still get stronger

Your quads will get stronger; you will fall in love with the power of your feet striking the cement, or the dirt. Your will be amazed as the miles become easier and you begin to set your alarm clock at 5:45 am and even if that doesn’t get any easier. The miles will.

You revel in your success

You are not to slow to chug chocolate milk and remember doing the same thing as a 7 year old.

You are not to slow to become a runner, because you already are one.

Boy, this week has been tough. Between the kiddo teething, homework and some family issues, it has been very difficult to self motivate. Having to literally drag myself out of bed in the morning is a struggle. But it’ll all be worth it in the end

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