A swift kick in the attitude

I've been in a bit of a funk regarding my running lately. I'm tired of running in the cold but I'm also not happy about running on the treadmills. My pace isn't improving and I just don't seem to have much energy these days. And my hip has been bothering me more and more lately. So after whining about all of this the other day I decided I needed to put on my big girl panties and just deal with it. Self-motivation is a quality that is hard to come by for most people, and I'm not much different than the average person in that regard. However, being disgusted with yourself for having such a lousy attitude can often help you dig a little deeper. So I grabbed hold of my boot straps this afternoon and hit the pavement. It was a good run. No PR's - just a good 'ol 9 minute mile - but it felt a lot better than my recent runs. Plus my hip didn't bother me at all (supporting my suspicion that the recent pain has to do with running on the treadmills). Now I just have to make sure the attitude adjustment sticks.