BJ and I have decided that we really need to amp up our triathlon training. I got an email today from the Columbia Triathlon Association – just a “little” reminder that our tri is in 12 days. Yes, that is correct. 12 days, as in less than 2 weeks. I just got my bike 2 days ago. I probably need to start training!
Here’s the problem: BJ travels a lot during the week so we rarely have time to workout and/or train together. However, last night, he (surprisingly) said: “Let’s wake up early on Monday and run before I have to catch my train to Philly.” Yea, okay, I like that idea. Monday morning = a different story. Last night, running sounded like a great idea – this morning, the alarm clock sounded my worst nightmare. We stayed in bed 15 minutes after the alarm went off, debating back and forth. Should we or shouldn’t we? We decided we should (after all, we are hard-core athletes).
I wore a jacket and ear warmers to run. Did I mention that it’s May?! Okay, no more complaining, it was just hard to wake up early and run in the cold. Oh yea, it started to rain about 5 minutes into the run. Dagger.
But, 10 minutes in, I was really, really happy that we were running. Together. In the rain. In the cold. It was nice – something that we have never done in the entirety of our relationship – and I liked it! I liked waking up early. Complaining together. And then, running 5 miles before work. It was an invigorating start to my day.
My advice: Wake up a little early and take run. I felt great (and skinny) all day. I’m not a doctor, but I’m guessing you’ll feel fabulous from 9-5, too.
Author’s note: I won’t tell you what time we woke because my mother would laugh in my face (it wasn’t that early) – but either way (4:30am or 8:30am), I highly suggest a morning run! It’s a great way to start the day, you don’t have to worry about running after work and can take full advantage of Happy Hour specials! Even better….
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