Sometimes I wonder why I am still optimistic about my running. When it comes to jogging, I have been struggling all winter. But tonight things are starting to move in the right direction.

The weather is warming up, the daylight is lasting longer, and I’m getting tired of being out of shape.

So, I need more than a plan. I need to start doing something. Tonight, I ran a mile and hope to do it again tomorrow. Then, do it again the next day, etc.

It’s been a slow New Year for my running. It seems like every time I get a new start - everything goes wrong. The weather, my health, and life in general seem to conspire against me. Of course, making excuses is always my worst enemy. The weather started to trend warmer this week and I’m hoping to finish the month strong.

It’s too late to do the mini-marathon I had been dreaming of last fall, but for me winning will be moving forward.