My Journey With Health And Fitness – Accepting There Are Things I Can’t Control

I don’t understand why when you are waiting to go away on a trip the time drags but while on the trip time flies by. Once again we have some things on our fun things to do list that we didn’t get to and with only 3 days left doesn’t look like they will happen. We decided that the next trip we have to do those things at the beginning of the trip so that we actually get to them. Oh well, something to look forward to.

I got up early this morning and when I checked the temperature it was already 30 Celsius (90 Fahrenheit). That’s pretty hot but I checked the humidex only to learn the true temperature was 41 (104). Now today was supposed to be a running day but I quickly realized that there was no way that was going to happen. When there is that kind of humidity happening I find it difficult to breathe properly when I am running. I opted instead for a brisk walk and if the weather cooperates tomorrow I’ll try to do the run.

The second I walked outside I knew I had made the correct decision, within 5 minutes I was soaked with sweat. I kept up my pace most of the hour walk (ok, I stopped for about 30 seconds to pet a cat) and it was exhausting. I always wear my water belt (which has 2 good containers of water) when I walk or run. Moreover, I freeze the water so that it stays cold during my workout. Today, not only did the water completely thaw (that hasn’t happened before) but the last 1/3 of the walk I was drinking warm water. That should indicate exactly how hot it is today.

But you know what, I can’t control the weather. I can control the fact that my workout can change to one that is safer for me and that is what I did. Quite frankly, I burn a lot of calories when I walk and I ensure to keep my heart rate up, it just doesn’t get to peak levels. I didn’t lose anything by recognizing it was not a good day for a run and I will use my judgement tomorrow depending on what the weather is like.

Bottom line, I accept there are things I have no control over and I just have to focus on being successful on my personal journey.