Making Choices

I had to make a choice today. Usually on Sundays I take a trip out to my boxing gym and allow Nate to give me a good butt kicking. Since I started up with my running more consistently I had planned on taking a run on a rail trail and then making my way to the boxing gym afterward... sort of a double butt kicking, great way to start the week. I made my way to the rail trail, had my new sneakers on ready to get chased by zombies through my headphones, and realized that I had left my boxing gloves and wraps at home on the counter. I figured, well, I'm already out here I'll see how the running goes and if I finish in time I'll just make a detour to my house, grab the gloves and continue on my way. Let me first start off by informing you that I was in a town about 25 minutes from my house, the boxing gym is 35 minutes from my house and only about 15 from where I was. Lie to myself number one. But I ran, I did about 5 miles and felt really good about it. I got in my car totally talking myself up to making this roundabout ridiculous trek. Unfortunately it was 10:45 by then, the class is at noon... it's not going to happen. Oh well, this week running won over boxing, next week we'll see. My message to you folks, be realistic in your plans and goals when it comes to fitness. BUT, try to make a choice to be active everyday, whether it's as active as you would prefer or not, fitness is a choice and you'll feel better for making it.