The drive to put my running shoes back on...
An important thing to note about my husband... he dislikes running. I mean, I think he really, really dislikes running. I don't know why he does it. Sure, it's good exercise, but I can't imagine doing something I didn't really enjoy (aside from work, which doesn't count since I get paid to do it... of course, if someone I work with is reading this, then you should know that I'm only kidding and I really, really do enjoy work! ... I digress...). And yet, there he was on Saturday afternoon lacing up his running shoes while I'm curled up on the couch attempting to take a nap.
This is awesome for my highly motivated husband. This is super crappy for me. Maybe it's my competitive nature. Maybe I'm just jealous because running is supposed to be my thing. Or maybe it was just the swift kick in the rear that I needed...
So, on Sunday afternoon, with our son down for his nap, I laced up my own running shoes, threw on the headphones and headed out for a two mile run. And it felt wonderful! I always forget how good it feels to get out there, to work up a sweat, to work hard and to burn a few calories. It was the reminder I needed. I missed running more than I'd realized. Sure, it's only been a few weeks since I last ran, but it's so easy to get lazy... especially as the weather turns cold and it gets dark before I'm even home from work.
Thank goodness for this wonderful, motivated, inspiring man that I am fortunate enough to call my husband. Whether he wanted to or not, he reminded me just how much I need running in my life! I love it!
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