RSD #1,493 Winds of Change

Just as the wind moves the sales on a windmill to produce energy, so can the winds of change move your thoughts to produce positive feelings that lead to higher levels of energy. The winds can swirl and change direct and yet the windmill keeps turning. Let the swirling and changes of direction keep you fueled and keep you moving toward your goals.

No wind on the run today, just winds of change in my life. Today’s run was a fast pace as I am propelled into a new direction.

RSD #1,492 Just another day

Some days are routine, beginning with the run and then all that comes after. There is something to be said for the routine, the predictable, the comfortable ebb and flow of daily life. It is in the mundane and boring daily routine that the true magic lies. The compound effect of doing the right things on a daily basis that add up to the big things.

Run happy and live happy!

RSD #1,491 Greenlights

I just started reading Greenlights by Matthew McConnaughey and am enjoying his colorful stories and writing style. He takes some deep soul searching journeys and provides some profound insight on life. I highly recommend you download and listen or buy the book. Deep thoughts for a Tuesday run!

Run happy my friends!

RSD #1,487 Surprise speed

I wasn’t really feeling it this morning and thought I would just do a nice slow run to finish out the week. Turns out my body felt better than my brain (mentally just wiped out this week). Ran at an average 9:12 min/mi and the second and third mile average was under 9:00 min/mi which is fairly unusual for me.

Lesson to me is to not judge an experience before it happens. The outcome may be much better than you initially thought. Be in the moment and enjoy it.

Run happy this beautiful Friday!

RSD #1,486 Progress is Impossible without Change

This concept is on my mind a lot lately. How do I define progress and how is it measured? Measuring in business is fairly straight forward since we have financials that don’t let us hide. Measuring fitness can be a little trickier but still we have a scale and how the body looks and feels. Measuring personal growth is completely different. How do you measure compassion, empathy, enthusiasm, integrity, or love for that matter? Is it through happiness?

Today I had an early flight home this morning and ran on the treadmill this afternoon. Having the option to run indoors in the air conditioning in the summer is such a gift! Ran with an iFit trainer in Florida. Fun change of pace.

RSD #1,484 & 1,485 From Las Vegas

Yesterday was an early day with a 3:00am run in order to make a 6:00am flight to Las Vegas. I loved the peace and stillness of the very early morning run.

Then a long day of training with people from all over the region. It was a diverse group and we had a lot of fun while learning. Isn’t that the best way to learn?

Ran the Vegas strip this morning. It was an out and back with a lot of stairs to go up and over streets. Definitely interesting to run the Vegas strip at 6:00am. One of the great things about running every day is that I get to see things when on vacation/traveling that I wouldn’t ordinarily see.

Run happy!

RSD #1,483 Monsoon season is here

We enjoyed afternoon showers with thunder and lightening yesterday. It was wonderfully relaxing to sit and read. I am halfway through The Taming of the Queen by Philippa Gregory which is part of a historical fiction series about King Henry VIII’s wives. I am a historical fiction junky and this series doesn’t disappoint.

The monsoon season brought with it humidity. Today’s run was 79 degrees with 67% humidity. Going to be muggy for a bit and that’s okay…we need the rain.

RSD #1,482 If it doesn’t challenge you, it won’t change you

It was a lazy Sunday and I slept in a little too late to beat the heat. So off to the the treadmill I went. The iFit trainers never disappoint and I ran a 5k in North Carolina virtually with trainer Ashley Paulson (yes, the one with the bright pink hair).

She is an incredible athlete and even more incredible spirit. The training runs with her are so positive and she just keeps a smile on her face. She is clearly doing what she loves to do. What a gift for her and for all of us!

She said today, “If it doesn’t challenge you then it won’t change you.” I needed to hear this today and there are some challenges in my life right now. I truly want these challenges to lead to positive change.

Run happy like Ashley!