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December 21, 2004
Why is it SO EASY NOT to run these days?
I remember freaking out every time I used to take a day off from exercise - I once made it an entire summer without a day off; that was the end of my running streaks. Actually, since that summer - 7 years ago! - I have been chronically injured (one of my friends likes to joke that I peak in between injuries).
The past 3.5 months were really hard. I went from cross-training hard core to totally giving up on all training. I focused on school and diverted all of my energy into my final papers. Now I can run and work-out again, but I am finding it extremely difficult to get into a good routine and rhythm.
I had an amazing run yesterday - 7 miles steady. I averaged about 7:10 with a final mile in 6:30 - I felt GRRREAT (like Tony the Tiger!). BUT, today rolls around - I am overflowing with energy and I am ready to roll - but I DO NOTHING! WHAT IS WRONG WITH ME?
I think part of me is suffering from the "american" mentality. I feel less motivated to hit the trails when I am carrying a few extra pounds and when I have gotten used to doing everything on my "list" before I get around to running. I used to jump out of bed and run . . . I need to rediscover that habit before I truly go nuts.
Tomorrow I am shopping with my old man (expect a funny post tomorrow night!!!) so I might run 2 miles in the morning before I drive 40 miles to meet him and then run another 3-5 tomorrow night - if I can get my out-of-shape bottom to the gym!
Ahhh, the love of running! The mental anguish is killing me right now!
Posted by bridget at December 21, 2004 07:46 PM