Routine in disguise

I guess you can say I'm a creature of habit, most runners are. I've been trying to avoid this so call "creature" but to tell you the truth, it's hard. My routines are fantastic. I love non-fat extra hot mochas from jj bean (of course) and then asking them to add a little extra coffee to dilute the sweetness. I pretend like I've never done it before but actually it won't feel right if I don't.  I have specific socks for running and socks for every day. I don't even want to even think about sleeping without my perfect pillow. Get the idea?

These day I've been feeling great while thinking I'm doing a good job keeping my routines in check. I think I'm relaxed. My tendency has always been to literally and figuratively run myself into the ground.  When I come up for air, it's too late and I'm buried. To remedy this, while I figure out how to rock my work life, I've chosen to let my running routine relax. What was hills in mundy park has become spin at 6pm, circuit at SFU has become a 4:30pm monday and wednesday regiment at the SSC. Get the idea? Instead of taking a running routine break my habits have been following me in disguise. They've simply shifted.

I didn't actually realize the irony until today and it took someone else wrapped up in their running routine for me to understand.   For the last three tuesdays I've taken part in crossfit classes with my cousin (thanks for inviting me kels).  Today I rocked 17 squats in 20 seconds x 8 sets followed by a 12 minutes of 200m run, sit ups and burpees. Totally different than your typical run workout but it has been fun! Anyways I digress after crossfit I've been going for my shake out runs along the seawall.  Last week I came up across two runners and chatted briefly with them because they were going at a good pace and the company was nice. Today, same thing! I was in my own little world thinking about my heavy quads thanks to all the squats when I came up to two men running at a pretty good pace. Like I said creatures of habit. As I ran by I gave them a nod and said, "hey I know you"!  Their response, " I know you. track runner. fast coach. nice pace".

What can I say you can take the girl out of the country but you can't take the country out of the girl.
xoxo
Becks