Determination Has Its Rewards

Or at least I hope so! I am determined to (carefully) beat this heat thing. I will figure out how to increase my miles and speed so I can do well in this fall's half marathon! I have begun altering my diet and have drank so much water in the last 24 hours I probably won't need another drink for a month! - well - it's worth a shot!

I'm getting ready to head out the door for this first experimental run. I have drastically increased my intake of fluids over the last couple of days. I want to see if there is any noticeable difference on my run this morning. I am also dressed and ready to shoot out the door right at 8 so that I can get on it as early in the morning as possible...we'll see if that's a winning combination.

I hope I can develop this kind of determination in other areas of my life. It's kind of funny (not the ha-ha kind) that when situations and difficulties present themselves to us in a lot of arenas we just walk away- or sit down and quit. But with running I own it. I am determined to figure out how to do it in a healthy manner that prevents injuries while accomplishing as much as I can in the process...I want to be that way in my faith walk as well...and even in other areas like finances, diet and writing...I'm getting there...

So I will let you know if determination does indeed have its rewards.. or if I have to drag myself in after a couple of miles! lol! I anticipate victory today - now I just have to go get it!! (it's all about attitude!)

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