Are you an Innie or an Outie

Introverts and extroverts. Most people simply think that loud outgoing people are extroverts, while naturally shy people are introverts. While that is the case a large portion of the time, actually being introverted or extroverted depends on what you do to "charge your batteries." If you feel energized and refreshed after spending time with people, you are extroverted. An introvert, on the other hand, needs that ever so special alone time in order to re-energize.

Apparently, I'm a familyvert. Jessi and Bryce have been gone since Monday and I've been dragging a little more each day. I have been having trouble getting pumped up for key workouts (I've been doing them, but haven't been as excited about it as usual), and have been tired in the mornings despite being in bed early.

I wonder if there is another way to look at all of this (things can never be too simple). Maybe the charging has just as much to do with the other people, as the chargee. Some people are able to indiscriminately pick up energy from other, random people. Some people are only able to pick up energy after spending time with particular people (close friends and family). And some people require time alone because others tend to suck the energy out of them.

It sounds stupid now that I write this, but there has to be something to it. It is unbelievable how much better I feel heading out for an after work run if I have the opportunity to spend 20-30 minutes hanging and re-energizing with Jessi and Bryce. They better come home today -- I need a boost.

*** Last night I ran 6.65 miles in 1 hour, keeping each mile just under 9:00.