Yesterday, I got an facebook message from a friend who’s lost over 50 pounds on Impossible Abs and was having a hard time doing that day’s workout.
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Michael: I want to run, but it’s freaking raining out….what do I do?
Me: Run
Michael: It’s pouring…like…literally downpour.
Me: Well did you want to run?
Michael: Ya, but only because it was convenient for me…I get it.
Me: You asked
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5 minutes later I got this:
Doing sprints in a downpour. I have a love/hate relationship with @joelrunyon …
— Michael Yoder (@michaelyoder81) January 30, 2013
I’m not sure where he got his waterproof phone to tweet in the rain, but the point stands – he did it
So the next time you’re tempted to ask, “what should I do?”
You probably already know. The answer is just simply than you’d like to admit.
Some people look for excuses to give up. Some look for excuses to keep going. #bigdifference
— Joel Runyon (@joelrunyon) January 29, 2013
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Tip: Also, if you feel like working out in a thunderstorm, the first 5 minutes will probably suck, after that you’ll probably feel like a badass – just out in the middle of the rain – getting soaked while sprinting for no apparent reason is surprisingly fun.
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Very timely that you posted this for everyone to read. Just last night I ran in what felt like a monsoon. Driving wind, sideways rain, normal people would consider it bad conditions. I loved every minute of it. I had a huge smile on my face the entire time.
Love this post and could not agree more. Starting isn’t half the battle for most people, it’s 90% of the battle. The ones who consistently start, the ones who consistently show up – they are the heroes. They’re the ones who prove to everyone else that the impossible is possible.
Running in the rain is awesome. Here in Seattle if you waited for no rain you would run about 6 times a year. Embrace the suck – run in the rain!
Maybe he sent the tweet right before he ran out into the bipolar Chicago weather 🙂
Great post. That dude seems pretty legit! 🙂
Oh very true, and not just for decisions about whether you should do something. Many times when I have a decision to make, I know what answer I will go with but I’m just trying to validate it.
Love the quote about excuses. Nice!
Joel,
I have been faced with this as well, and I found that mindlessly putting on my shoes and just going for it usually snaps me out of it, and I feel so much better after I am done. I would also like to say that I find myself quoting your blog all the time these days, and you have definately helped me stop making excuses and start making changes…..day 3 of 10 minute cold shower therapy, and I AM embracing the suck! Thanks Joel, and keep up the good work!