The motivation just isn't there. My runs don't seem to be getting any easier and that makes it really hard to get myself up and out there running more than a few times a week. Add that to the fact that this baby refuses to sleep more than a few hours at a time lately and well, you've got a tired mama!
I always feel accomplished after I finish my run, but I may have hit a low this week. Saturday I was out early with AJ in the jogger and someone passed me. Yep. He was running with a jogging stroller as well so its not like I could even tell myself that it was okay. Granted, it happened at about 2.5 miles into my 3 mile run (about the point that I really wonder if I'm going to finish or die), but it still made me feel like crap!
I do have to add here that my run yesterday went really well. I felt good, I ran a good pace (even with the jogger) and it may have rejuvenated me for the rest of the week. I really needed a good run, so thank goodness I dragged myself out yesterday!
With that being said, here's how my week looked:
7/22 Thursday: 3.03 miles with jogger
7/23 Friday: Walked 1.12 miles with stroller
7/24 Saturday: 3.03 miles with jogger
7/27 Tuesday: 2.54 miles with jogger
Total: 9.68 miles
I'm really going to try and get out there running more often this week. I think it will hurt at first, but eventually make a difference in how my runs feel. Wish me luck!
We didn’t know how good we had it.
5 months ago
you should try to mix in some cross training - it really helps when you get in a running slump.. do you have on demand? They actually have some pretty good workouts on there!
ReplyDeleteGreat job getting up and getting moving!! :) I need to start doing that, too.
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ReplyDeleteGood luck with the running!! I have to say that I am a walker, I usually walk for 6 miles at a time. I have tried bike riding but really cant get into it...
I agree with ens. When training for my first half marathon I had to throw in cross training. It will help with your strength and endurance over the long run. But i think you're doing great with your running also. :-)
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ReplyDeleteAnd don't feel bad about your workout schedule, you're waaaay better about the work out thing that I am (especially if you're doing it in MO in the summer!). Reference my recent post "My pants are shrinking." :)
1. It sounds like your training is going great, especially since this is the pre-training part.
ReplyDelete2. I loved the pictures of AJ at the splash park. That hat is adorable and she looks so tan! (Ok 1 of those things isn't true)
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1. It sounds like your training is going great, especially since this is the pre-training part.
ReplyDelete2. I loved the pictures of AJ at the splash park. That hat is adorable and she looks so tan! (Ok 1 of those things isn't true)
3. New Record for posts in a month! Congrats! I think you can average 1 a day, that is awesome!