Fitspiration

I had not run in eight days. Not because I was injured for once, but because I lost all motivation.
I temporarily felt bored by running.
Luckily that phase has passed and I do not know how or why.
The track I usually run on just does not appeal to me at the minute and I cannot explain it.
But I have found a new route which has more than one benefit.
It incorporates hills, climbs, flat, different terrain and a segment running with a friend.
My good friend and work colleague wanted to get into better shape. He cannot run as far as me so to get my miles in I run to his house, collect him, run with him and then run home.
It motivated me to get back out running again.
Seeing my friend getting fit inspired me to keep up with my fitness and not to let it slip.
Knowing that I am the force that is helping him is also a great motivator. I can't let him down.
I'm doing a 10k in a few weeks with two friends and they have turned it into a competition.
I usually run between five and six miles but I ran 6.4 today.
It was great knowing I could do that distance easily and it gives me a bit more confidence for beating them.
I would not have run that far had I not seen my new running buddy and been inspired by him.
So if you have learned anything from today's post I hope it is this.
Other people are inspirational.