mindfirerunner

I’ve come to realize that maybe it is simply that I’m up so early and am in such a routine that my brain probably hasn’t figured out what I’m doing and I’m able to get out the door and into the chilly winter air before I’m fully awakened by the bone chilling cold. By this point I realize I’ve already managed to drag my bones out of bed and get layered up for a cold run and there’s no way I’m turning around now!

After a mile or two I start to get warmed up ~ usually. There are those days when the wind seems to blow in every direction and you can’t escape the stifling cold and bitter low temps. Every day is not like that though, and winter in Colorado means 10 degree mornings or 40 degree mornings (and a few sub-zero mornings when we’re really rolling the lucky dice). But what it breaks down to is habit and routine. Create a routine that helps support your plans and goals. It will take some adjustments and a little refining, but over time it will just…be. You won’t have to think about it, worry about it, stress about it. You will be prepared. You’ll get your shoes laced up and be out the door before your brain figures out what the heck you’re doing.