my grandmother had a massive stroke last week and is in the hospital.  i flew home to MA to stay w/ my parents and visit her.  i've been going everyday, sometimes twice a day w/ my cousin or mom.  i know this is an awful time right now but im beginning to get mad at myself because i have NO motivation to workout.  i brought home some workout clothes thinking i can run around my huge and nice neighborhood, which is right on the beach.  problem is, i have no motivation.  usually working out is a huge stress reliever for me and i love it.  how can i get myself to workout/run?  i've been home for a week and haven't done anything.  i gave myself a break up until now but it's getting a little ridiculous.  any suggestions or anything??

This sounds like an incredibly stressful and emotional time for you. Times like this it may be best to baby-step it. Put on the workout clothes and go to the beach. Just go for a walk, stick your feet in the water. Get outside and try to appreciate the calm that outside can give you. Try not to think about "I SHOULD be running". Try not to think at all. Give yourself time to start dealing with the emotional issues, and the motivation to run may come on it's own.

thanks so much for your reply.  it made me feel better....it's really nice out today so if i don't feel like running, i'll go for a walk down to the beach.  thanks again!