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November 9 , 2009 Monday

Running is good in so many ways and I can’t imagine why people won’t get started today…

That’s what I really think all the time… except when I don’t feel like running, and that happens pretty often for me.

Since I live a pretty hectic and busy life that I often use that as an excuse and not go out for runs planned earlier. I really think I want to get out there but my lazy body says... "No, I want to stay in and just be comfortable."

I found a reasonable solution during my business trip I am just returning from. I was on the road for 7 days and got three runs in, two outside and once in the hotel gym treadmill. On the day I ran on the treadmill, I got outside and I felt a bit too cold to run and I came back inside the hotel thought, "why don't I check out the fitness room." I went in and tried out the treadmill. I was all alone in the small fitness center at this small hotel. I turned on the TV, Ft. Hood shooting news was continuing on from the day before and I had my iPod Touch with a ton of fun music loaded ready to roll…

I started the jog and before I knew it, 30 minutes had passed which was my planned run before starting the day and get ready to go the office. I ran another five minutes just because… and then I stopped so I didn’t make my co-workers late for the departure to the office.
Although the 35 minutes on the treadmill was no way exhilarating as it would be on the road/trails but it got the job (getting some exercise in the morning) done and I went to the office feeling great about my vigilance to keep up with training while being on the road for work.

I have been struggling to get three runs in a week and I think found a solution. Use the treadmill in the house from time to time to meet the exercise targets and still see wife and kids at home. Put that hunk of machinery sitting in my house to some work. I bought it and ran on it less than 10 times in the 4 years I’ve had it.

That’s my resolve returning from this road trip. I had a lot of other thinking I did during this trip… a lot about my next step in my career, retirement, my soon upcoming return to US, spending more quality time with my wife and kids, how to keep the Seoul Flyers Running Club growing, etc. etc.

Anyway… I was rambling… Get out there and enjoy the great weather NOW. Run, hike, go see the palaces, see some shows, read a book sitting outside… Enjoy the great autumn in Korea, the colorful foliage, toasted chest nuts, toasted ginkos, toasted sweet potatoes, etc. etc. which I am going miss greatly when I leave Korea next summer.

Most importantly, spend quality time with your loved ones and be kind to them. Plus, stay healthy for you and your loved ones sake…

See you on the trails soon.

Jae - SFRC President - jkim555 (at) yahoo (dot) com