The Power of Accountability

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Sunday, 6:30am. It was raining outside, and in the middle of winter so it was dark, too. The workout program told me it was time for a long run. 90 minutes. Slow and “easy”.

Up until a few weeks ago, the warmth and comfort of bed would have won out. I might have crept out of bed, braved the cold for a moment until I had my winter dressing gown and slippers on, and then spent the rest of the morning reading with a…