Some Days I Just Don't Feel Like Running

I have to admit it, some days I just don’t feel like running! I know, I know, with how much I talk about how running has changed my life and how I absolutely LOVE it, how can I say that sometimes I just don’t feel like running? Well, it’s just the truth and today was one of those days.
Yesterday I had a terrible headache, you know, one of those dreadful headaches that plague you all day and don’t seem to be affected by the administration of Advil and caffeine? Well, I am happy to report that the headache was gone when I woke up this morning! However, by this afternoon, it was threatening to return, and then I went to the orthodontist… The orthodontist worked on my braces and well, my jaw and teeth began to hurt. To top it off my tummy started bothering me! As I drove home I knew that I did not feel like running today. I knew I did not feel like running, but, I knew that I would run anyway.

There are several reasons for this assurance that even though I did not “feel” like running that I would go running. Firstly, I love running, I look forward to running and if I actually didn’t go I would regret it instantly. Secondly, I had already RSVP’d on our meet up site, people were expecting me. Thirdly, I had secured a ride with a friend and she was picking me up at 5:50pm. Then, as if I really needed another motivation, a friend texted me and asked me to tell everyone “Hi” for him since he was out of town and (obviously) couldn’t make it. So, as you probably guessed, I went.

When I arrived I could not stop yawning! Thursdays for some reason are my most difficult days for motivation for running. It seems that I am always so tired. Anyway, I ran. I was happy to see everyone and am so glad I went. One thing I did though is that I only ran 4 miles, not the 5.3 as planned. Why? Well, one of my running friends wanted to cut it short, so I happily agreed (remember, I had all these great excuses for my fatigue). So, I ran 4 miles today, on a day that I did not feel like running…and yes, as you have probably guessed…I so wish I had run 5.3! Oh, well, silly me!