When: Early morning

Time: 40 minutes

Option used: Running outside

Effort required: 8/10

How I felt before: Not terribly motivated

How I felt during: As much as I enjoyed yesterday’s run, I was not jumping for joy this morning at the thought of repeating it. Still felt the effects of yesterday’s run, achy muscles and all, had to remind myself that once I start running I usually feel better. Which is exactly what happened. Took a different route today, tried to run in the shade as much as possible.

How I felt after: Tired but glad I forced myself out the door.

Lesson: I need to start a running specific stretching program – my ankle has already started to hurt a bit, so I should get on it.