Basically, there's four elements to my newfound running:

1. It happened organically... accidentally. GRADUALLY. And fun! I just started waking up and doing an AM shakeout in addition to any run workout or "workout" for the day.
2. Ironically having kids at home all day allows me to get up and workout first thing in the morning, which for me is an amazing tonic. 15-20min super easy easy on the treadmill catching up on quarantine YouTube vlogs.
3. The last time I did this I leveled up into a new zip code for HIM runs.
4. This has been going on for the last 11 (!) weeks.

And there's five elements to how I framed the environment strategically that reinforced my behavior and choices:

1. Your center of gravity is running.
2. Nobody is swimming, NOBODY is racing. You have a free pass.
3. Worrying about your swim is focusing on the past.
4. Running is living in the present and focusing on the future. Control what you can control. You can run every day.
5. The losses are temporary, the gains you make are forever.

Running is important. It boosts moods. It helps regulate body composition. It's part of triathlon. It's easy and free. Nobody is swimming. Stressing about not swimming only adds stress to your body and makes you older. It's an opportunity. You don't have to be extreme, no outliers. Just be different in such a way that gives you an edge. Finally, triathlon is all about the run, if only because it's last. Adjust your perspective, change your focus, learn something new. Build on your *strengths*, not worry about your weaknesses.

So now my week looks something like this:

2, 3.5
2, 4
2, 9.5
2, 4
2, 9.5
2, 4
16

Total: 62.5

YMMV,

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