I having been thinking this week about what motivates me. I still have not started back to my running, but the desire to do it has been there. I have noticed that I haven’t been sleeping as well since I stopped running and I don’t like that feeling. Just the feeling that I get while running and afterward are a big motivator for me. I forgot about that feeling, but have been itching to get back out there.
One of my biggest motivators for working out and running is just the feeling that I get while doing it and how great I feel afterwards. Sometimes I may be tired and worn out, but the benefits that running gives me greatly outweighs those times that I am just so tired. I have noticed my pain has been increasing even though I have been more careful about what I eat. I have also noticed that my allergies have gotten way worse!! I am having to take my allergy meds almost everyday now and that is no fun.
Another big motivator for me is how running helps improve my mood. I am sure the kids would like me to get back to running because I have not been the happiest mommy on the block. My energy levels have been crazy low and it really affects my mood and how I deal with the kids.
All of this has been a wake up call to me that I need to take the 30 minutes or so each day and get some sort of run or exercise in. I would have gotten a run in on the treadmill this morning, but I had a little visitor in the room asleep. My goal for this week is at least 3 walks/runs in. I am not going to go for speed or distance, just to get some exercise done. I know I have lost most of my stamina so it will take time to build it back up, but I am so READY!!!
I just want to wish all you fabulous mommas out there a Happy Mother’s Day! Whether your kids are big or small your kids need you, so we should all try to get ourselves healthier so that we can be there for our kids for every stage of life. Have a wonderful week!
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Running always improves my mood and helps me sleep better, too. You've got this, April! 🙂 <br /><br />Have a great week!
You got this April…. I haven't been running enough either. I've been getting in XT, but not running and I really miss it 🙂
According to your Daily Miles widget you already got outside to pit-pat today. Great job. Get back on that horse.
A big motivator for me is also the feeling I get after I'm done exercising or running. There are days I don't want to do it, but then afterwards, I'm so glad I did. And, it definitely improves your mood. <br /><br />