…To take a clinic, or not to take a clinic… this is the question i asked myself… i have to say that i am not sure i could have done it any other way and stuck with it. Possibly if i ran with someone that was willing to take the time and motivate me through the process, but the camaraderie, the talks, the walks, the laughs, the struggles and the final run were worth every second of my time… I chose the clinic, but what ever you do, don’t do it alone because if the journey is worth doing it is worth sharing. Some of my best memories and experiences have been because I did it as a group and we all worked towards the goal helping to push and motivate each other to get there. Oh yah, and when you pay for it, you are more likely to go and get your money’s worth!!

Knowing someone else is there to meet you for your run, or giving a speech or taking roll call, or going to give you that extra tip… makes you more accountable and gets you out the door. When you finished your run, you will be so glad you did it and that beer, i mean recovery drink tastes sooooooo much better after a good run!!  Change your socks, change your shirt and if need be, change your attitude: Life can be amazing if you want it to be. You are the only thing that is stopping you from reaching your goals so get out of your way and start moving!

Please be sure to set your clothes out well before you leave for work if you are meeting people right afterwards… don’t assume your running bra, shoes, shorts and shirt are in the bag… and don’t dress in the dark… no one needs to know the size of your clothes while they run behind you!!

TOTB: the answer to last blog in regards to troubles in your run… IMODIUM… many of my running buddies and i take this before a big race when we don’t want to take unexpected an unappreciated breaks… 

BOTB: when you have to spit or toss your gum… look before you spit… gum can bounce off in the cold… spit… not so much… 

i spent the weekend video taping some footage on some blunders… watch for them in up coming blogs…