A few days ago, I shared with you how I had been feeling low. Not my normal self. I also shared my game plan on how to get on the other side of that funk… to find my happy again. The past few days have been an intentional decision to find my happy. Instead of focusing on the negative or unhappy thoughts… I have been choosing to find things that make me happy. I am finding my happy.
Happiness, to me, is fresh air, sunshine and movement. I love the combination of the three. Instead of being cooped up indoors, I decided to take my training run outside. To the trails. With my youngest little dude in the jogger, who had no interest getting out of his jammies for our run. Happy.
My training plan had me running 4 mile repeats (twice). Running the four miles at goal marathon race pace. For me that pace is a 10:00 min/mile. I find that pace both my comfortable pace and my race pace. Lucky me. I know I mentally and physically able to run the prescribed workout. It wasn’t a challenging workout for me… but finding the heart to dig deep to get it done was the biggest challenge.
T and I set out for our adventure with grand intentions. However, I just didn’t want to run. No desire. I just didn’t have the heart to run the prescribed plan. So I walked. I kept walking until the desire to run hit me, which usually happens. However, this morning it did not. I walked and walked and walked.
I covered the prescribed distance on the training plan. So yes. I did get time on my feet (a lot of time) and miles covered. But it wasn’t covered according to plan. My body needed rest and to be refreshed. Hanging out in the fresh air, sunshine, and getting movement (any kind!).
I am not sure how this off day will play a role in my training. But I do know that I think it was just what I needed. I do have a 20 miler this weekend… so I will be running that distance.
Finding my happy has also been pausing in the moment. Living in the moment. Enjoying the moment.
I love looking upon my boys faces as they bring me their ‘boo-ti-ful fw-owers’ they hand picked. They are proud and just want to bless me with their gift!
Our dear Daisy dog. She makes me happy. All she wants to do is be a part of our little family and show love. She is such a good little old dog.
Sometimes life hands us lemons. Life is hard. Choosing to find my happy and make lemonade is a choice I have to make each day. I am choosing to find my happy.
Ganeeban says
Hope you find it girl, you look like you are on your way there. Those boys of yours have to light up your smile and life, even during the “funk” you’re in. Plenty of things make me happy, mostly food related items 😉 Or doing a random workout that I haven’t done in a long time, really puts me in a great mood – a spin class, body pump, Zumba, anything to change it up! If I’m in a bad running funk, I dedicate miles to those who can’t run or those who I appreciate in my life. For that whole mile, I think about them and how they impact my life. Cheesy, but sometimes it works and the run goes by fast.
Heather (Where's the Beach) says
Oh fresh air, sunshine, and feet on the pavement all add up to happy for me. If there are days when I absolutely do NOT want to run, then I know I need a break. Hope you can get out of your funk soon. I was in that blue place a couple of weeks ago. Just gotta keep on looking for those bright spots.