It's tough...that's all there is to it....but..the feeling after it's done....AWESOME!

I think there are some misconceptions about people who work out. The one I think is the biggest is the fact that it is easy for those that do it.  By that I mean that some people think it is easier for people who work out to do it.  I don't think that is accurate.  To be honest...there are a LOT of days I have to tell myself to work out.  I have to make myself lace up my sneakers...I have to make myself pick up the weights.....I have to make myself drink my water.....not every day is easy.  There have been some days where I am disappointed in myself for not running farther or faster.  There have been days I have been so excited for how far I did run or my times.  But the truth is...most days I do it and I feel good after....strike that I feel GREAT after.  Even on my "bad workout days" I know I did it and that makes me happy.  Today, I had NO desire to work out....however...I just finished 4.25 miles and I am glad I did it.

My running goal for 2013 is 750 miles.  This averages out to 62.5 miles a month...about 15.5 a week.  My September is super busy...so I have been trying to get in extra miles this summer (when I'm not as busy) so if I struggle in September it will be okay.  I went on vacation the first of July, so I tried to get in a few extra the week before in case I didn't do as well on vacation.  I'm not going to lie...it is easier for me to get my miles in the summer when I don't go to school every day.  But that only accounts for about 2 1/2 months of the year.  The other 9 1/2 months are tough.  My school year is crazy....I teach high school kids, coach high school tennis (in the fall), teach a fitness class once a week, and coach one of my daughter's soccer teams (in the spring), plus am a MOM and WIFE.  I am busy....I'm not complaining at all...just trying to point out that finding the time to work out is tough.

Working out has become a MUST for me.  I have lost 20 pounds in the past 2 years and dropped 4 jean sizes and as AWESOME as that is for me (and no...I'm not looking for accolades) the mental aspect of it is possibly even bigger.  I feel better after I have worked out.  I can tell if it has been a few days since I have ran/worked out...I'm not as nice....I'm not as energized.  There is a sense of accomplishment/pride after finishing a workout.  I love knowing it's done.  :)

Just know.....working out/running isn't easy.....it takes determination, time, energy, and motivation.  But, if you had time to read this....you probably had time to do some type of workout.....:)  Have a GREAT day!