I have always wanted that sticker.  26.2.  Actually, I was shooting for the 13.6, and had it all planned out.  Going to do the Disney Half, all smiling, waving to characters……Problem is, I am not a runner.  My husband, when I asked him to watch me run to figure out why my right knee and hip were hurting told me “you’re just not a land animal babe!”  This did not help, and made me want to run more just to prove him wrong!

Problem is/was, I don’t enjoy running.  I envy those gazelle like people who can run, and I wanted to be like them!  I heard of the runner’s high-I am not sure what that would feel like but I am sure my hands on knees feeling of nausea was not it.  I have tried to return to running over the years, and finally my hamstring said “nope!”  And there you have it.

The same occurred with yoga.  Again, I envy these people and friends who look so peaceful, so flexible,so toned!  Problem is, I am a mover.  When people ask me what I think about yoga, (and I get this at least several times a week from my patients),  I say “what do YOU think about yoga?”  They look at me confused and I clarify-you have to enjoy what you are doing or you 1) are not going to stick with it 2) resent the time you are spending doing it 3) not see results because of 1&2.  So I say-“try it and see!”

Wait, is exercise supposed to be enjoyable?!  YES!  I really look forward to getting up in the mornings (gasp) because the program I am doing makes me feel good, proud and sets up my day in a positive way.  This exercise, and the feeling I get from it, overflows into everything else I do that day.  When you find something that brings you that feeling, then you’ll stick with it and reach those goals!

You are always welcome to join me (I admit not EVERYONE does the program in the mornings 😉  if you are struggling with what you are doing now (or NOT doing!)  Have fun!

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