Active Living in Moderation?

I always have a hard time doing things in moderation. I tend to jump head first into everything in life which can be a blessing and a curse. When it comes to active living pursuits, it tends to mean that I decide to run a half-ironman or sign up for a half-marathon or join an inner tube waterpolo team (so much fun!)

Unfortunately, being so intense with my athletic endeavours makes me burn out really quickly. After I've completed the designated race or injured myself in pursuit, I sit on the couch for a while and get very lazy. My active living journal is trying to help me focus on moderation. Something small every day.

No matter what sport or activity I've done, I always come back to running. It's where I get to spend time with myself and the outdoors. Time to sort through all the dilemmas running through my brain. Time for silence and peace and occasionally time for chatting with a friend. My goal for this semester of active living (and hopefully the rest of my life, but I'm trying to remember moderation here!) is to get out and run short distances 3-4 times a week.

Last week went really well. I was outside running 4 times (Gus, my corgi-shephard cross does NOT have the legs for running I've learned) and felt invigorated and energized. I was so pleased with my progress, running a little bit longer each time.

This week, I've got this terrible cold. I'm sneezing and wheezing and using up boxes of tissue. I am learning that sometimes I can't run and that shouldn't kill my motivation to continue. Today, I'm walking with the dog instead.