As I was out on my long run Saturday, one thought kept occurring to me – just how grateful I was…
… grateful for a beautiful morning with cool temps
… grateful for having my running buddy E to laugh (and groan) with
… grateful my hubs came out to check on us and bring fresh water
… grateful to not feel any pain in my lower back/hip
… just grateful to be out running, to be out doing something I’ve really come to love doing!
Sometimes it is so easy to get caught up in the “should of’s” of a run – it’s important to remember to just simply go out an enjoy the run, to enjoy what your body can do and worry less about what it “should” do.
So as I head out for this morning’s run I’m motivated simply, but deeply, by gratitude.
Happy Running!
AMEN Sister.
me too.
in all things.
For me —when I start to deviate from this—I remind myself what I am taking for GRANTED others are praying for.
so
very
humbling.
Enjoy! I will enjoy doing what I can while my body heals.
Excellent post. I have those running moments, too. We are indeed lucky to have found something we love and something we can be healthy enough to do!
Living life from the perspective of gratitude is the key to happiness. IMO. Have a great week!
I was not feeling my long run Saturday, but I did appreciate the weather. And then I saw a really pretty yellow and blue bird (a blue winged warbler?). And then I saw some brilliant dahlias in someone’s yard. And then I was grateful for all of those little blessings. Thanks for the reminder!