Dogs and Motivation

Dogs crack me up. I love their motivation to do things they want, even when it gets hard. They don't give up easy, that's for sure. Maybe I need to get a dog, it sure would help on those days when I don't feel too motivated.

Like today. And a lot of days lately. I'm not sure where my passion for running has run off to, but I'm not liking it one bit. Maybe this is just a phase and I'll get through it?

Yesterday morning, I wimped out and did the elliptical for 30 minutes instead of running. I was thinking, "Run in the heat and humidity, or stay inside and do the elliptical in the air conditioning in front of the TV?" Option B just sounded so much better. I simply wasn't in the mood to deal with the heat. What I want to know is, though, is why wasn't I motivated enough to get up earlier and run so that I didn't have to worry about the heat?

I have no idea what is wrong with me. Then again this morning, I woke up early, yet couldn't motivate myself to get out of bed. When I returned home, I set out to run at least 5K, but only ran 2.1 miles. The motivation just wasn't there.

Guess I just need to hang in there and "keep doing it" even when I don't feel like it. Maybe my passion for running will return soon.