Hit the trail, not the snooze button.

It's getting cold, and raining more frequently and our early morning routine is suffering as a result
It is a beautiful  thing to know that you have a friend or two (sometimes even 3) that you know will be feeling all the things you are- that it's too early, too cold, too hard, etc. who is going to be there waiting for you to run. That's the beauty of accountability with others. Strength in numbers!
But, what about the times when you aren't accountable to anyone other than yourself? It is all too easy to roll over, set the alarm for later, or lay there and list the reasons in your mind as to why doing a workout during lunch, or after work, or tomorrow morning for certain is the right thing to do.
This is one of the few strengths I have been blessed with; for being one of the most emotional people I know, I have learned how to take my emotion out of this particular equation. And I am so thankful for this!
One of my favorite running quotes that pertains to this goes like this:

"Workouts are like brushing my teeth; I don't think about them, I just do them.  The decision has already been made."
Patti Sue Plumer, U.S. Olympian
That is exactly how I get up, day after day (well, about 5 out of 7 at least, rest days are important also!)
and put one foot in front of another. I do not give myself an option...for the most part. If I am sick, or I have not slept well (less than 5 hrs is typically my rule on that) or something is going on where I need to be home because of Mark or Madi, I of course have no problem working it into my day at a later time.
What I am talking about is the day-to-day "I should work out but...", "I am too tired", or "I will just do it later" things that hold us down and keep us from the goals we want for ourselves.
This has nothing to do with willpower. It has everything to do with making the decision and not giving your mind a chance to convince your body otherwise.
It has been said that running is mental, and this is part of what could be separating you from the next level.
So tomorrow, when your alarm sounds earlier than you can hardly stand, put your feet on the floor. Tell yourself whatever it is that you need to hear- for me, I tell myself all the time that if I want to walk, I can, but get moving. And I fall for it, every single time, even though I never end up walking.
I promise you, you won't be sorry.