Tonight is one of those nights I dreaded but knew it would happen; I just was unsure when. The pup n I had a good outing yesterday morning, and today, the Mrs took the pup n I for a couple mile walk. But in my mind, this afternoon has been tomorrow morning. I looked at the weather, and like yesterday, it should be cool early, maybe wet from early morning sprinkles, but no rain. When I looked, it was almost as if I was looking for an excuse not to do well or skip it entirely.
Truth be told, I have a similar feeling as the day drones on, and I have not written anything for the blog.
Maybe it is that tipping point when making a routine a habit. It’s like working out daily after making a New Year’s resolution, but come the middle of January, you find yourself struggling to keep doing it. Quitting smoking for me many years ago, I think, was the same way each time I tried. I eventually accomplished it and have not looked back. If you asked me what changed that I was finally able to kick the habit, I am not sure I can put a finger on one thing. There were a lot of changes in my life at that unction, so maybe I was able to stop smoking, a bad habit for over twenty years, because so much changed that I had little control over; at the same time, my mind was able to fill in the cravings with other things. By the time I realized it, I no longer wanted a cigarette.
It could also be the same with a marathon because, after the halfway point, I can tell you in my head I spend the next dozen miles fighting the urge to stop more than pushing myself to go. I do it because I am stubborn and always have the Mrs next to me.
Tomorrow, the pup n I are slated to do a bit longer run than yesterday while keeping the same or better pace. It is the plan anyway, and I am also planning to bring the pup water and kibbles. You have to wait and see if I do it and how well I do it tomorrow.
Thanks for listening.
Mama’s Freind.