Incentives

Well the running program worked well until I hit the weekend and it rained week two. Lesson about the weekend - if I'm not incorporating the run into my daily routine their is a high likelihood I will not bother with going for a run. It's hard to motivate. On the other hand if I trucked all my gear into work I'm more likely to follow through with a run on my way home since it doesn't take time away from other more enjoyable stuff. 

For the weather - I realized there's a difference to running in good weather versus overcast and drizzling. I changed my schedule from Tuesday/Thursday/Saturday to Monday/Wednesday/Friday to address the weekend issue. Except by 5:30 yesterday it was quite dark and the skies were about to open up and flood the streets. So I backed out of the run. 

I've also lost the goal of June 24th for the corporate run. It's so popular we got wait listed for next year and can't participate this summer - it's full. 

So I thought my running program was doomed and then today happened. Work had a biometric clinic and I got my "numbers". Generally good/normal overall, except my cholesterol. Still in the good range but I'm edging towards the bad numbers and I have a family disposition. Quick Internet search and most of the diet recommendations I follow (except cheese!) but interestingly one of the recommendations is cardio. So there it is - give up cheese completely or start running. And this is from the girl that has six cheeses in the fridge right now from Gorgonzola to feta to goat cheese to cheddar to some 'fancy' cheeses I forget the names, but are really good. Oh, and cream cheese too - so make that seven cheeses right now. 

There's my new incentive to keep with the running. Hopefully it eventually becomes more enjoyable. So many people are runners, there must be something to it. So back on the wagon tomorrow. Hopefully it doesn't rain!