...but it doesn't matter

I recently caved in and purchased a “marathoner” book. It is titled The Non-Runner’s Marathon Trainer” – Good stuff. Since Jason and I are already half-way through training, the first few chapters are a “review”. One thing that was mentioned; however seems to be a great and encouraging tool to use. It is called the “…but it doesn’t matter” method.
When training for a marathon, I have mentioned before that it is VERY time consuming. At times, you just DON’T want to run. The book says though when you start to feel these negative feelings to use this method.
When you think,
“Oh, I’m tired; I don’t want to run tonight.” Say,
“…but it doesn’t matter”
“Eh, it’s late…”
“…but it doesn’t matter”
“Oh…the weather is stinky..”
“…but it doesn’t matter”
Run, anyways. Train anyway. Stay committed.
Anytime you start to think negatively…just think
“…but it doesn’t matter”