you just need to be you

I know this sounds like a total cop-out, but here’s the thing. I’ve been feeling (and I bet I’m not alone in this) NO motivation to work out lately. Between the weather and the holidays and the hangovers FROM the holidays, I just want to nap when I’m at home. You know what running is? The opposite of napping. 

Well. Ok ONE of the opposites.

Anyway, times like these call for a supportive network! I know I talked about them on my post about my half marathon, but I just want to reiterate how important it is to have people with whom you have NO BAGGAGE be a part of this network. My friend Caroline, for example, and I have been friends for a long time and she’s never once played any role in making me feel fat or unworthy or out of shape. So when I say “I don’t want to run” and she says “you’ll feel better if you do” I know she means it (even if it sounds delusional) because why else would she? She doesn’t worry about my weight, she’s not seeing me naked, she’s not my mom. 

Those are all separate people, btw. In case you were weirded out.

The point is, when the going gets tough, the tough have a bunch of people cheering for them on the sidelines to make sure they get going. So whether it’s your best friend, some of your family, coworkers, or strangers (on say, DailyMile or MapMyRun), make sure you have people in your life who have no motives other than keeping you happy.