In Every Task That Must Be Done

As the weeks go by, I'm trying to figure out my groove with running. I've reset my run plan a few times because what it wanted me to do was just too much or perhaps too overwhelming to fit in. Or, perhaps...and more likely... I just didn't want to put in the effort. It's cold and it's dark and thinking about running a speed workout or 7 miles at 6pm is just a LOT. I've gone back to logging some miles on a treadmill to avoid the 3 layers of winter clothes (despite the fact that once you are out there it really isn't so bad). I'm trying to get the focus and drive back but I'm just falling short. Of course, I'm stilling out there (or in there depending on the day) but I feel like I want to do more and finding myself lacking in getting to that point.

But... this week I'm in sunny Arizona visiting family. I've been here about 27 hours or so and have already gotten two runs in. I have OT tomorrow am and want to try and do another workout after that. I have sun and sweat and shorts. It's something truly magically coming from the very beginning of winter on the East Coast. It is a breath of fresh air (literally). I am hoping to sleep and read and relax in a way I haven't in months. I hope that this is a reset that actually helps me truly reset into the new year.

I don't know what my goals will be. There is always the hope of the BW and attempting it for the third (UGH - TWO MINUTES) time. But I also think I want to try to run a marathon ... just to run one and aim for something like under four hours. I may consider looking into one for May which would give me some down time if I want to try for a BQ in the fall again. It would also give me an excuse to train with the Husband and try to keep him focused, haha. I also would like to expand and really try rock climbing as promised. I hope that by becoming more rounded in activities with OT and rock climbing I'll find more joy in running (I already truly enjoy it and, as my husband does say, love it way more than him) but maybe having something more will make it feel like a treat instead of a task as it sometimes did this past year (damn you super hot summer!)

I guess we'll see how this break works for me and how I find myself gearing up for the new year. One thing in closing is that some people I work with asked me if when I go to Arizona or on vacation if I take a vacation from running. I laughed at that and said that is the best place and time to run.