Lately, I have been on a lot of good runs:
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| On Private Lands Bridge Trail, Moscow Mountain |
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| By the water tower, above Pullman |
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| Running down the hill by the water tower (I love this picture...) |
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| On Kamiak Butte |
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| A fishing boat on Rock Lake |
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| Power poles above Rock Lake |
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| Picture perfect - Rock Lake, WA |
But lately, I haven't been super-stoked to leave work early to get on the trails. That is not to say that I am done running or anything like that; instead, it means that I need to find some more energy for it and renew my motivation for running and fitness as a whole.
I've heard that the best way to motivate oneself is to sign up for races. And I am doing that; I am running the Pullman Winter Ultra Series and a 5K on New Year's Eve. I'm also planning to stay involved in my running club and keep hitting the trails (and pavement) after work most days.
I think I am also going to shake up my fitness routine a bit in hopes that it will help my energy and motivation. Today I looked into the
Zumba classes offered in my community, and I figure that taking one might be just what my fitness routine needs. At the very least, I am going to show up for the first day of class and see if I am just way too far out of my element (I am not very coordinated and have no experience dancing). It starts November 1.
Wish me luck.
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Having a race to look forward to always keeps me motivated. See you at the Pullman Ultra.
ReplyDeleteI went to Zumba last night, and I am not sure if it is for me. I may still go - because it is a good workout and because I still feel the desire to shake up my exercise routine, but I also plan to keep an open mind about other options.
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