I had just gotten home, it was a busy day at work. My first patient cancelled and I utilized the time to get my daily run in. For those who do not know, I am participating in a winter running challenge. Run 80 out of 100 days, starting December first. It's 12/21/15 and I had only missed 1 day. Purposely skipped in order to avoid a scheduling conflict. I had logged 3+ miles on the treadmill, in new shoes, without socks. The result? Run #20 in the books and a medium sized blister on my right foot.
Shortly after I entered the house, my housemate returned. We caught up a bit, spoke about our work days and the discussion lead to her not wanting to go to yoga. I was texting back and forth with Amber, who had just finished her workout. I told her I was considering getting in a 2nd run to take advantage of the unseasonably warm weather. Her response, "Do it". I told my roommate that I was considering a second run, but could see in her eyes that yoga was not in the books. I knew I couldn't let her down. I suggested that if she spun, I would join her. 20 minutes later, we were side by side on our trainers, watching Episode 3 (she's catching up on star wars before we go see Episode 7). An hour later, I finish my ride, put my sneakers on and realized by blister was still painful.
I decided to switch to my tri sneakers and headed out. My last words before I left? "Just one quick mile". As I turned right out of my house, then left down Curtis, I couldn't help but realize how amazing the weather was. I thought to myself, what a waste to not run more than 1 mile. Again, I saw Amber's text "Do it", and I did. My mile run turned into a little over 5 miles. I didn't look at my watch, I just ran to Porter, then Davis, then Teele, I leg my legs go wherever they chose.
It's amazing how we all have a sense of direction, we all know what we want to do, what we should do. Sometimes all we need is a little nudge.
More about the "power of nudge" can be learned by reading the book "Nudge". It was a great read recommend by my friend Brad and I highly recommend it as well!
