Lake Siskiyou and the Sun

The other day I was driving home from my teaching position with my bike in the back of my car and a plan to ride on my way home. As I approached the parking lot for the trail jump off I noticed a storm settling at the exact location I was planning to ride.  Off in the opposite direction I noticed sun shine and blue sky. The sunshine/blue sky area was not my planned ride but as I gave it more thought realized I could come up with a ride that would accomplish my goal of getting outside and getting some exercise. As I examined my options: ride in the rain/snow and bundle up, not ride at all or change my direction the thought that came to mind was, “What would be fun?” You guessed it, changing my route and riding in the sun! My point is  how many times do we have a plan and as we get closer to execution something comes up that requires us to take a step back or can even derail us altogether. I am learning to pay more attention to not only the original activity but what my options are in the event that circumstances, motivation or other obstacles take a front seat. It is more work sometimes to change gears rather then follow the original plan and certainly more work than deciding to skip your workout altogether. In the end I have found it to be very satisfying to know that I did get out and take care of myself and I looked for that third component “Fun” and made it a priority as well.

In support of your fitness program!

Laurie