I’ve been running more during lunch breaks again. This skip over fall into early winter has me outside, desperate to acclimate now before the real cold comes.
Today, the sun was out and I was almost too warm. Yesterday the windchill reported below thirty and nearly blew me away.
It’s not possible every day, but I love midday runs. I like the break, the movement that brings new energy to my afternoon, the “going for a run” status on my slack that I hope gives permission to others to take care of themselves and step away from work.
As I’m in a busy season at work, I’ve been thinking about how important it is for me to run right now. Or more broadly, how important it is to take care of myself. More movement, less drinking, having things to look forward to… this is a game of endurance.
Running midday often directly helps my work anyway. I’m listening to a work related book right now and my brain usually ruminates on the problems of the day. Some times I just need some space to think, and with so many meetings in my day it’s hard to get that in front of the computer.
There’s something grounding about my end of routine. Always at the dock. At least until the snow comes in. The water, the fresh air, sitting on the cold concrete to stretch and breathe before I head back in. A little perspective.
With love,
Natalie