Reset

Hey kids.

Seeing as how we’re all about honesty and up-frontness here at Dr.TR, I felt like I could post this. It’s my blog, right?

Sometimes, life doesn’t carry out as we’ve “planned.” Somewhere along the lines, we develop this golden standard in our minds of what a “good day” looks like. If we don’t live up to those standards, it can definitely throw us off. Whether it’s school, work, training, home life, kids, or whatever your ailment may be, plainly said, shit happens.

Just yesterday I was talking to someone about how excited I was because I felt like what I decided to do for lent was actually beneficial and, in my mind, went along with what lent was “truly” about. Today I spent the majority of the day on the couch under a blanket, head pounding and feeling like it was about to explode, feeling sorry for myself because I wasn’t getting anything done yet making no effort to get anything done. When I find myself having a day like this, there is only one thing I wish I had…

A reset button.

For my attitude… my body… my mindset… the whole deal. Today I was definitely not acting or thinking in a way that I was proud of, killer migrane or not, and I’m guessing my man up top wouldn’t be to happy with it either. An attitude adjustment was in need. So what did I do?

I called off all of today’s scheduled workouts. If I even went to practice, what would I really be accomplishing? Nothing, because my heart wasn’t in it. NTM out of nowhere my foot felt like it was going to snap in half yesterday, and I doubt whatever I would have done would have made it any better. I skipped class (sorry mom) because going over to campus for one one-hour-lecture was not going to make or break it. (Although in hindsight, it may have helped shake my negativity…) Sometimes that’s just what you gotta do. Eventually I went for a walk and got some fresh air. Truthfully, it was only because I was so frustrated, not because I thought it would do me good. Hey… honesty.

“I guide you in the way of wisdom and lead you along straight paths. When you walk, your steps will not be hampered; when you run, you will not stumble.”
Proverbs 4:11-12

About an hour and 20-some James Morrison (and related) songs later, my head was feeling slightly less explosive, my attitude was of somewhat higher quality, and I randomly wound up in Lunds in front of this mirror. ?? I believe this is the ONLY self-taken-in-mirror photo you will find on Dr. TriRunner, and you can expect it to be the last.

Not so frustrated anymore. Note to NorthFace… you’re warm, but you got nothin’ on Minnesota.

See you tomorrow, with a better attitude, a not so lame post, and hey.. maybe finally that shake recipe. Peace.
-E