My endorphin highs are depressing me

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Hey everyone-

I had a fantastic run the other day. Beautiful, seventy-one degree spring evening on the Chesapeake. About half way in, I had my usual endorpin rush and got excited about a bunch of things in my life and a bunch of other things I really want to do someday.

It’s the second bunch that troubles me. Does anyone else find that the exciting thoughts and dreams they have while training remain just thoughts and dreams? And is anyone else frustrated/depressed by this?

Don’t get me wrong–I am happy. I have a great job that allows me to be outdoors everyday, work with inspiring people, and have plenty of time to train, write, and do other stuff. I can make my own schedule just about everyday, which means that I can almost anything I want.

But I never actually do any of the stuff I get really excited about during endorphin rushes. I’ve had a few book ideas, and other projects that get me fired up while running, but I can’t find the same passion when I’m at a desk, etc.

Is anyone else frustrated by the gap between the euphoria of their training and the reality of their life, even if the reality is greaT?

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is your last name Griffin and did you used to have a show???

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No, I just picked the screen name because my girllfriend and I think it would be a hysterical name for a dog, especially a mischevious dog you scream at a lot: “Merve! Quit eating the garbage!”

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Very funnny, what kinda doggie do you have:))))))))
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You have great ideas.

You have time and flexibility.

Pursue your dreams! You have no excuse not to, and your lucky enough to be in that position.

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He’s a mutt… some coon hound, collie, maybe a little rottweiler. Dumber than dirt but a great dog. Hilarious.

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I would say the dreaming part is better than the reality of doing it. One day you’ll wake up with no more dreams or things to do and then not only will the desk be just a piece of wood but your dreams will be passionless too. Perhaps it’s all about balance.