...I got my butt out the door for a (somewhat) longer run.
I've been having big motivational issues and have not run any long distances since the RnR Philly in Sept. Too many stressors from work and home. I've done shorter run/walks of 2-3 miles, but nothing over. That's not good when I'm wanting to do Goofy in Jan. I've been holding off to the last minute to register (didn't want to give them my money too early). Part of me thinks it's subconscious that I shouldn't do the event. But I'd like to get an official Goofy in the books, then I think I could put it behind me and concentrate on the half in 50 states goal. Plus I want the Coast to Coast medal and plan to do DL in Sept.
So today I made up my mind that I was going to do 5 miles. It started out bad before I even left the house. I can't find my Garmin or my iPod shuffle. Looked everywhere and can't remember where I put them. But I went out anyway. I set the stopwatch on my watch and decided I was not even going to look at it until I finished. This way there would be no pressure to speed up if I didn't like the time. I wasn't going to worry about speed today. Just go at a pace and interval rotation that felt comfortable. So, around the track I went. It seemed like I was out there forever. I thought my time was going to be so slow. But when I finally finieshed the 5 miles, my time was 1 hr. 13 min. & 13 sec. Not too bad and ahead of sweeper pace.
I also didn't feel too bad when I was done. A little tired, but not exhausted. I still don't feel too motivated, but I'm going to try to stick to a schedule and not let things get in the way. Tomorrow morning will be some strength and core work and tomorrow night I'll have an easy two mile walk (1-mile each way) to and from the stadium, just to keep loose.
If you've read this far, thanks. I just needed to vent (whine) a bit and get it out of my system and I knew my WISH family would understand.
Terri
I've been having big motivational issues and have not run any long distances since the RnR Philly in Sept. Too many stressors from work and home. I've done shorter run/walks of 2-3 miles, but nothing over. That's not good when I'm wanting to do Goofy in Jan. I've been holding off to the last minute to register (didn't want to give them my money too early). Part of me thinks it's subconscious that I shouldn't do the event. But I'd like to get an official Goofy in the books, then I think I could put it behind me and concentrate on the half in 50 states goal. Plus I want the Coast to Coast medal and plan to do DL in Sept.
So today I made up my mind that I was going to do 5 miles. It started out bad before I even left the house. I can't find my Garmin or my iPod shuffle. Looked everywhere and can't remember where I put them. But I went out anyway. I set the stopwatch on my watch and decided I was not even going to look at it until I finished. This way there would be no pressure to speed up if I didn't like the time. I wasn't going to worry about speed today. Just go at a pace and interval rotation that felt comfortable. So, around the track I went. It seemed like I was out there forever. I thought my time was going to be so slow. But when I finally finieshed the 5 miles, my time was 1 hr. 13 min. & 13 sec. Not too bad and ahead of sweeper pace.
I also didn't feel too bad when I was done. A little tired, but not exhausted. I still don't feel too motivated, but I'm going to try to stick to a schedule and not let things get in the way. Tomorrow morning will be some strength and core work and tomorrow night I'll have an easy two mile walk (1-mile each way) to and from the stadium, just to keep loose.
If you've read this far, thanks. I just needed to vent (whine) a bit and get it out of my system and I knew my WISH family would understand.
Terri
Keep it up!
