Good morning and happy Friday to everyone out there. Today I woke up unmotivated. My legs are super sore, and all I wanted was another rest day. I was laying in bed rationalizing reasons it would be ok to rest today. If you know me, you know I can rationalize anything. The weather this morning was not a huge help either; its gloomy, rainy, warm and muggy out; not exactly get up and run weather.

So where did I find my oomph to get out of bed and go? Ah, good ol' Facebook. and, as always a silly boy. He wasn't exactly some significance in my life; he lived far away and I never really expected more than a friend to talk to. We talked a lot. It was nice to have someone to chat with again. But then he started with the "you're so damn cute" shit. Blah blah blah, whatever. I still wasn't anticipating much from this guy, but he kept harping on getting to know each other better, and visiting and shit. Well, as I lay in bed this morning, casually thumbing through a newsfeed, there it is....he's in a relationship all of a sudden. Whoa, whoa, wait what?!?! That's all fine and dandy, but why the hell was he FaceTiming me and telling me how awesome I was just on Monday? That's what bugs me; the dishonesty. Men, you should never be telling one woman how cute and amazing she is, while starting to date another. That's just messed up. And men wonder why women get jealous and crazy. Ladies, I know at least some of you can relate to this scenario.

Lucky for me this wasn't some heart wrenching event (I'd need a heart for that), only surprising and mildly aggravating.  But what it did turn out to be was just the right amount of oomph to get my ass moving. It's amazing what can motivate you; apparently my trigger is aggravation. Cool. Good to know.

So the weather made running outside out of the question. I tried that humidity thing the other day. It's a no go. TO THE GYM! I hopped my pudgy butt onto a treadmill and ran with a bit of conviction. Mind you, my legs are still killing me, and kinda making me walk funny, but whatever, I was on a mission. I really dislike running on a treadmill; the scenery never changes and it gets boring quick. However, the upside is that you cant slack in pace, or you get shot out the back of it. Visualize that. Now stop giggling. Anyway, I set my pace and took off. This morning I pounded out my 3 miles in 26 minutes and 10 seconds. Best time yet!!!! I really need to be annoyed more apparently.

When  my run was all said and done, I came home to stretch. Yesterday, I did make it to Fleet Feet and not only got sized for a good running shoe, I made the best purchase ever. I bought a ProStretch. The nifty lil contraption was first introduced to me in physical therapy. It is the ultimate calf and hamstring stretcher EVER. It looks like this:

 I am seriously in love with it. I have never been able to stretch my legs so well, and with all this impending running, this investment (at only $30!) is totally worth it! If you run, workout a lot or just have sore tight legs, it really recommend this thing.

Well, now that I've completed a little rant, and touched briefly on running and stretching, I now need to get ready for the day. Todays agenda includes working the Ford Display at the Erie County Fair (come visit from 2-6!) and then attending a benefit for a wonderful woman who has been fighting the good fight against breast cancer. Sounds like there will be an awesome turnout, and I can't wait to see everyone.

Have a wonderful Friday! Get out and enjoy the world, and maybe sneak some exercise in there to make the day better. And if something is bugging you, just do what I did, and run through it. You'll be surprised how much better you feel after :-)