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“Gorgeous
day!” she said, bright-eyed and cheery.
As I sipped my hot tea, I visualized a tantalizing run through the quaint
neighborhood of Queen Anne, known for its stunning architectural homes,
sweeping views, and charming shops.
After
finishing my warm cup of Chai tea latte that warmed my soul, I stepped outside
to get a whiff of the fresh scent of evergreen.
Instead, cold musty air dampened my spirits. “It’s cloudy and drizzling!”
If it’s
one thing I learned in Seattle, it’s to embrace what you have and appreciate
the beauty in the little things. In
Seattle, it often rains so any break in the weather pattern is always a
welcomed delight, even if it is cloudy and drizzling.
Here in
Pacifica where I live, I used fog as an excuse not to run. I’ll look out my window and if I see is a grey
mist, I’d crawl back into bed. “It’s too
cold and windy. I’ll get sick,” I’d
complain. If I use
that excuse all the time, I’ll never get to run for a good part of the
year.
Now
when I look out my window, I close my eyes, take a deep breath, and say to
myself with a smile, “It’s a gorgeous day!”
Then I lace my shoes and go out for a run. There is nothing like the feeling of joy and
accomplishment after a nice long run…no matter what the weather is.
Happy
Running!
You are so right. The only times I won't run outside is if it's pouring rain or frigid cold (black ice can be dangerous) It's always good to embrace the day and try to be as positive as possible. Although when it rains here it means adding 20-30 minutes to my already horrendous commute, but at least I have a job right? ;)
ReplyDeleteHave a great day! Happy running!!
I'd say pouring rain and frigid cold are legit. Excuses!
DeleteI've never been to Seattle, but have heard about the rain. I agree that it's easy to find excuses not to run when the weather is bad. But I've also found that some of my best and most memorable runs were on days when the weather wasn't perfect. It's all about attitude and not thinking but just doing. You've got the right attitude.
ReplyDeleteYou are so right. Attitude is key! I see that rain did not stop you from running your 5k and you did very well. Congrats!
DeleteOne of my most memorable runs started in the sunshine, but I was drenched by the time I got home. And I do mean drenched. The rain chased me into a dead-end street. I tried to hide under the tree, but I was still getting wet and it didn't look like it was letting up any time soon. So I faced the ran. My shoes were squishy when I got home. I still remember the sound of the rain approaching me. Wild.
DeleteThanks for stopping by, Christie! Hey, but you ran your miles. Good for you. I just hope you didn't get sick. Now that's the consequence.
DeleteRG,
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by my blog. And thanks for the congrats. Do you have any races planned? I need to get on dailymile.