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motivation Running

Observations on a Snowy, Morning Run

This morning, I grabbed my ice cleats and went for my run. The scenery was quite different than the same route on Saturday. There were a few tracks on the sidewalk. Some human, some four-legged. Otherwise, there wasn’t much activity on a Monday morning.

snowy, nighttime trail in Ohio
Wolf Creek Recreational Trail, Brookville Ohio, 12/16/19

There were a few things I observed as I jogged down the trail.

  • Environments change quickly. Be prepared when you make a journey.
    • If it’s cold, take a coat.
    • If it’s slippery, wear the right gear to keep you safe.
  • Even in the common, everyday places, there is something new to discover.
  • Some of the best moments are when you are the first to venture out.
    • Embrace the morning.
    • Be a trailblazer.
    • Give yourself time to think.
  • Talk yourself into something instead of out of it.
    • The journey is worth it.
    • It’s rarely as bad as our imagination makes it out to be.

May you have a great day. And whatever your journey this morning, embrace it and look for beauty in unexpected places.

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morning people

Source of All Humidity 

The other day, I read about Occam’s Razor. It states that the simplest explanation is usually the correct one.

I thought of that as I ran through this morning’s humidity. If I was going to experience the moisture, I figured I could see the source of it all.

Juno Beach was spectacular this morning. It was well worth the trip. That is what I love about mornings. When I get up and go running, I never know what I am going to experience. The joy of a sunrise never ceases to amaze me. However, I can do without the humidity!