I intentionally ended my run streak yesterday. It was impeding my personal challenge for better health - yep, that is right, running was impeding my goal. Sure I was running every day but I wasn't training. I wasn't making myself better. I would get out and run my mile so that my streak stayed alive and while it felt good, I didn't have the motivation or will to improve. My run streak was also keeping me from other things such as hiking, biking, weight lifting, and even rest. So I ended it but that doesn't mean I am quitting running. Actually, it means that I will become a better runner. Today I start a training plan for a half marathon. I don't have a race planned but for the next 12 weeks, I will run with purpose. I will be training for something. I will also be riding my bike on days when I am not running and escaping into my home gym (in the garage) to strength train. So sometimes ending something leads to something better. Oh!!!! I really like that - ending something to find something better.
I am not sure if I will be able to get out to find birds today (I have a lot to do as we are opening the Lab for more hours each week and I want to teach an online herpetology course for adults this winter). But I did see a bunch yesterday but only got decent photos of two species. Here they are:
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| American Kestrel |
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| American Tree Sparrow |
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