When the universe presents you with an opportunity to get a second run in, you take it and you say thank you. Actually, if I’m being completely honest I said “fuck yes, thank you“.

I have a full life and I love it. Running is some thing that isn’t up for negotiation in my self-care practice,and as such it fits into my day. It isn’t always pretty. It isn’t always at an ideal time. It isn’t always the distance that I want. But it happens.

So, when you’ve already had your run and the universe presents you with an option for a second one, you snatch it up. Part of me wanted to slow my pace on the second run, giving myself an easy road because I had already run. After all, if I ran at pace then I would likely be uncomfortable, my body would feel it the next day. Fuck that, you know? Just fuck that. You get a second chance at something, so you go easy? You play it safe? You stay in your comfort zone? Fuck that.

The universe must have heard me having this inner dialogue and decided to test me. One of the people at the garage asked me if I wanted a ride home. I smiled and said “no, thank you”.

I ran off pace for sure, but it was faster. I ran at my speed run pace. I couldn’t have been happier!

Sometimes, life gives you a second run of the day and you get to pick what you do with it. Stay in your comfort zone or get a little uncomfortable and see what you are made of.