Energy

After my boxing workout last night, I decided that it would probably be a good idea of I squeezed in an early run this morning before getting ready for work. There were a few things that I had to keep in mind prior to making this decision.

1. I'd have to get up approximately 15 minutes early to wash up and stretch.
2. It would be super early.
3. I'd probably be cranky because it would be super early.
4. I'd have to make sure that I was ready to leave during my normal time or earlier to make it into the office before my 9 am conference call.
5. I was hoping that it wouldn't be raining, which it is now.

So these five (5) things were going to affect my decision to run. Well, here's how it went down this morning, in response to these 5 things, that is.

1. Why did I get up at 4:30 am thinking that it was 5:45 am, the time I was scheduled to wake up?
2. It actually didn't seem that early. It actually felt late due to waking up before the alarm and heading back to sleep.
3. I wasn't that cranky.
4. I was actually ready at the same time and got to the office with plenty of time to dock my computer, boot up my computer, have my mocha and jump on my call.
5. Sure enough, it didn't rain during my run. It started raining once I left the house to head to the office.

Waking up at the butt crack of dawn while it's still dark outside doesn't seem all that enticing for a run. However, to make sure that I did get up to run, I laid out my water belt, watch, shoes, reflective bands, and iPod before I went to bed. Then, I slept in my sports bra, t-shirt, leggings and socks so that all I had to put on when I woke up were my shorts, running top, jacket and headband. Pretty smart, eh?

Today, (even though it's raining) I feel really energized. This running-in-the-morning business looks like it'll catch on.

Have a great day!

~*~*~RUN MEL RUN~*~*~