It's more than just exercise.

Good morning all! Admittedly today should have been a rest day for me, from running that is. But going to the gym today i just couldn't resist not getting in a few miles,squats,kettle bells,abs and bench presses. I have a huge race on Saturday! The biggest one of my short running life! A Half Marathon with hills that would humble most prideful people. LOL! Today i understand that running is more than just getting in shape for me. It's the time i use to try and quiet my mind,feelings and emotions. Yeah...it's the time i use to have a talk with myself and i can even talk back. Ohh?? So you don't find yourself doing that? Right! Ok! I know im not the only one who engages in a good conversation with yourself. You say "well I'm not sure why i did this, but next time i won't do that." Or you just rant and reason with yourself to prepare your mind for the day ahead. LMBO! I do it all the time people!! I think it's healthy and good for me and it's my place of rest in a way. There is nothing wrong with taking a day off, but today i felt like i needed the workout more than just for the sake of working out. Whatever you do in life that helps you focus and get centered is a good thing. For me I've found it in running. I love the feeling of challenging myself in the gym to be better. To be stronger,to be in tune with my body and my mind. I think the byproduct of all of that therapy is a body that I'm more happy with. I have found that when i don't necessarily focus on trying to get in shape so much, that before i know it I've listened to all my problems,danced to my music in my head,solved a crisis and got a nice sweat on that burned some calories!! All i'm saying is that exercise is more than just that. It's a time for you and I to reconnect with ourselves and stay healthy mentally as well as physically. Find your niche and do you!! After all. The mind is a terrible thing to waste! Ha! Sodas down! Water up! Peace and Love!