Finding My Lost Running Mojo.

Running was my life, but being a working mom set huge limits on my ability to train consistently. So, eventually I took up ultraunning for new challenges. As my kids grew and the demands decreased, I started to train a little more regularly and was getting stronger. Then in August 2009, I hurt my foot. Nothing I could control or change. I just have to learn to deal with the pain and with the help of Paul DeLucas (my acupuncturist) I am. But the worst side effect to that injury was that I lost my Mojo. Since 2009, I have participated in a number of events, but I couldn’t train through the pain, nor could I find the will or determination to cross train. The lack of activity along with the natural aging process caused me not only to gain weight but to feel bad both mentally and physically
Last week I visited Dr. Carlan of Eaton Orthopedics for trigger thumb. While in his office I asked if he could also look at my shoulder. He x rayed it and found a little arthritis, but nothing was structurally wrong. He prescribed physical therapy so I could learn some exercises that would help me get my mobility back. OMG. There is nothing wrong, but lack of mobility….I need to get mobile. So it was time to take action.
Although Paul DeLucas has gotten me feeling better with treatments and dietary changes, I just couldn’t seem to get physical. I couldn’t get out the door to run. As a matter of fact, I could barely get out of bed. That’s it. That’s the problem. I have to start with getting out of bed.
I used to be a morning person. That has to be my first step. So now I am committed to take that step. The alarm clock is set for 4:45 a.m. I have to get up. If I need to get more sleep, I can go back to bed at 7, after a run.
I once read that it takes 21 days to establish a habit. I am on day 5.