Realizing it is time for a change, and what I am going to do about it

Dear James, Daniel and Emily,

As I lay in the nice warm bed this morning, and chose not to get up and take a walk in the freezing dark I realized that it had gotten time to make a change in my exercise routine. I have really been fighting (and losing to some extent) to get started in the mornings lately. And when I reach that point that means it is time to make some changes, and as I willingly embrace change this should not be a problem.

First, I am going to drop the off day morning walks. One, because the timing has changed along with the weather and while I can get out and run in the darkness and cold, it is harder to just walk in those conditions. Two, since I am having such a hard time getting my leg strength back it might be best to actually make sure that my off days I really rest my legs.

Second, instead of the morning walks I do need to find something to do on those off days. So I decided it would be a good idea to return to my push ups and sit ups. I will start slow, making sure not to push it, and also return to my stretching routine as well. But that worked for me last winter, and allowed me to keep fit, even when it is dark and cold outside and hard to get motivated to go out in the cold.

Bottom line, I realize that I was not ready for the change in seasons. I was not ready for it to be so cold and dark every morning. And while I don't mind running in those conditions (I can always layer up, and the cold keeps me moving) I am not excited to be walking (even a brisk walk when I am layered up). That's my new plan, a change, but as I have mentioned in the past, I am comfortable with change. And I read some where that it is actually good for your body to change up your workout routine from time to time.