Indicators

This morning, there was a nice 5-7 mph breeze that accompanied the ~44 degree temp on my run. No complaints, just an observation…

Anyway, as I was running, it dawned on me: without looking at my watch, I had some natural “level of effort” indicators moving around me: leaves

• Leaves blowing with me = easier or lower level of effort
• Leaves blowing at me = increased or higher level of effort

It got me thinking: too often we are oblivious to – or outright ignore – the “indicators” life presents us.

Indicators that tell us:

• Press on
• Slow down
• Stop.  Just stop
• Use caution
• Stop talking and just listen
• Say something
• Change directions
• Pick up the pace
• Don’t do that again
• …and many, many more

NOTE TO SELF:
Don’t become too oblivious to – or outright ignore – life’s indicators!
[Also, blowing leaves can be a great illustrative reminder.  That said, thoughtfully plan to keep the leaves blowing “with you” during the second half of a longer run.]

Training Journal – 2/16/12:

• Current plan: 10K Training
  
• Today’s session: 5 mile tempo run @9:50
  
• Comments: Good run. Another clear and brisk morning. Tempo was off plan, but it felt right: 9:10