Motivation!

I'm not sure where mine went! I have a goal for this winter season - I'm running my first marathon in March at the Shamrock Marathon.  So I have a training plan set up.  And with classes taking off this winter (thanks to all of you who have been coming to class!), I have a pretty set workout schedule.  But I'm finding some days that I do not WANT to work out!  Part of it is just the weather.  Seriously it's COLD outside!  Sometimes damp, sometimes blustery, but always COLD.  I've always scoffed at the idea of Seasonal Affective Disorder (S.A.D).  However, this year, even with being outside a lot for run training, the dark skies and sub freezing temperatures have affected my psyche.  But I also haven't tried anything new in a while - stepped outside of my comfort zone.  I thrive on challenges.  So I've stocked my next few weeks with new experiences:

• Bikram Hot Yoga
• First out of state race at the Flying Pirate Half Marathon in the Outer Banks of North Carolina
• Promoting my business at my first expo -  Birth and Beyond Baby Expo
• Planning my first race event - details coming soon!

I want to encourage you to try some new things as well.  Coming this March, I will host a 60 day Passport to Fitness.  During this time you will have the opportunity to try many classes, lectures and events from some of my favorite business.  AND you'll have the opportunity to win prizes!

In the meantime, we have plenty of "new" to keep you motivated.  We've returned to The Virginia Zoo on Tuesdays and the First Saturday of each month, we've got lots of run events planned with our running club Moms RUN This Town.  And there are always new exercises at Barre and Play-lates classes.  Hang in there; spring is just around the corner!
Lei