Hypothermia Runners Beware: Be Safe and Not Sorry

Yesterday, Morning I was having a conversation with a ultra marathon runner at my gym. He was discussing with me that this past weekend he had a 50k race in the North Georgia Mountains. For those that are new to running such as myself that is 30miles. I myself am still learning the Runner language.  He shared with me he did not complete the race he stop at 20 miles. The reason, he could feel hypothermia started to settle in his indication was, trying to touch his little finger to his thumb and was not able to do so. As we had our 6:00am discussion he told me that health and safety first at all times. I thought to myself how important this conversation was that we had, In my discussions with some of my running groups online and fellow runners they become so "Gung Ho" to prove that they can run in poor conditions. At times I think it can even become a competiveness between runners to say " If you can do it", I can do it ". This ultra marathoner I talk with always shares such great insight. He is in his 60's plus and have well over 80 medals. Since the weather has been a challenge in the morning for my 5am outdoor runs I schedule the runs on the treadmill, so am not trying to be super girl and run under 30degrees weather to train, but when it is the race, I will take my A game and get out there but will listen to my body. Rookie Runners and Advance Runners beware listen to your body. Run your race and pace.
Your Personal Cheerleader,
Ronnita

Yikes! It is Freezing Outside, I still have to get my Run On Before Dawn!

I wake up alarm goes off twice, Oh its time to Go Run! it is so comfy and toasty in my bed. Feeling slightly guilty, but just so warm, you look at the clock: 4:20am I have two alarms that go off so that I will have a back up for my runs and my scheduled workouts.
Mentally weighing up the benefits of going for a run, but on the other hand, making up excuses as to why you don’t need to go running today.
I should really get out there, it’s Monday… But it is so cold do I have proper gear? Yes
The race is coming up and I need to train… But I put in such a big effort yesterday I need to recover, yea… Recover
I think I have a bit of a sniffle, better let myself rest
My shoes are getting a bit stuffed, I’ll just wait until I get some new ones
I can hear the alarms. My run group do not run unless it is 30degrees or more, obstacle.  The devil on one side hurling abuse saying “But I really do have a cold”, or “My shoes give me blisters”. On the other side I hear the conscious mind who is still absent at 4:30am – “I don’t have a cold, I just had a bit of mucus from to much carbs last night”, “My shoes will be fine if I get some thicker socks, plus I will grab a new set tonight instead of wasting that money on entertainment”.
We constantly wage battle against our very worst enemy, ourselves, every single day. When starting a new habit it is most noticeable, but even the most seasoned professional occasionally gets a battle from within
When first embarking on something you want to make part of your daily schedule, it is hard. There is no doubt about it, and I am not going to cover up the fact.
Quitting smoking, giving up drinking, curbing your late night shopping habit, kicking the sweet tooth and other bad habits are a part of all of our lifestyles, some just have them to a bigger degree than others.
The easiest way to make a new habit sustainable, especially something that can be very
When you are lying in bed in the morning, you just have to change your focus toward the benefits of training, instead of the excuses – which does take a little time and it starts slowly.
You wake up the morning after reading this blog and think:
“Yeah, I remember that inthemiddlegirl saying I should focus on… – Ahh, can’t remember. Something about how I feel halfway through a run, alive, energized. God I am lazy. I am getting up and going to train It is for me myself and I no one else am responsible for my on body and commitment to me!
Motivational thoughts
When I am halfway through my run, I feel like I have all the power in the universe, I feel unstoppable, full of energy and more alive than ever
I love knowing that while I am up and about exercising early in the morning, I am beating 99% of the world to the best possible start to the day
Sleeping in and being lazy are not even a part of me, being an early riser and before I even start my day is how I roll!
I will be the fastest, fittest and strongest, I train relentlessly every single day knowing I am getting there and surpassing everyone slowly with each day I train
By training yourself to change your thoughts every morning, you will not only get out of bed faster and earlier, you will put more intensity and effort into your training. You will feel better, lighter, faster.
Focus
Focus your thoughts and efforts as soon as you wake.
At the start of waking up your thoughts will be something like:
Where the heck am I?
Oh yeah, at home. Where else would I be…
  I am tired and comfortable and warm
After a while of practice your thoughts upon waking, they will become something like:
Where  am I?
Oh yeah, at home. Why would I be anywhere else…
I am so freaking amped right now to go out and run like a rabbit, breathe the freezing cold air
that makes me feel like I am ready for this brand new day!
Yes  I am a Rookie at Running but, doing this 5 months, I think most runners have this same feeling
I Hope this encourages you
Your Personal Cheerleader,
Ronnita