Okay...let me have it.
I haven't run since Saturday.
That's bad.
Really bad.
Bad in the sense that this type of continued behavior could mean that Barb will not run a 5:30 marathon...nor will she have a good half marathon next month. And apparently not running makes her talk in third person.
!?
There's no good excuse why I haven't run...I tried the pre-work 5am wake up to run a few miles earlier this week...but dozing in and out of sleep I decided that rest was more important. It's hot. It's rainy. It's humid. It's too soupy and sticky and sickening outside.
I just feel all...blugh...sluggish...not myself...and overall crabby.
And as a result...I haven't run. And I *know* the days where I don't want to run are the days I need to run the most. And for some reason, this week I just didn't care.
So I asked to be put in my place for bailing on a run...
well campers...let me have it.
In the meantime, I'm off to walk the dog and watch the Chicago Marathon promo reel. That typically seems to get my mind back in check...back in running mode...back where it needs to be.
That's bad.
Really bad.
Bad in the sense that this type of continued behavior could mean that Barb will not run a 5:30 marathon...nor will she have a good half marathon next month. And apparently not running makes her talk in third person.
!?
There's no good excuse why I haven't run...I tried the pre-work 5am wake up to run a few miles earlier this week...but dozing in and out of sleep I decided that rest was more important. It's hot. It's rainy. It's humid. It's too soupy and sticky and sickening outside.
I just feel all...blugh...sluggish...not myself...and overall crabby.
And as a result...I haven't run. And I *know* the days where I don't want to run are the days I need to run the most. And for some reason, this week I just didn't care.
So I asked to be put in my place for bailing on a run...
well campers...let me have it.
In the meantime, I'm off to walk the dog and watch the Chicago Marathon promo reel. That typically seems to get my mind back in check...back in running mode...back where it needs to be.
posted by Iron Jayhawk at 9:45 PM
12 Camper Comments:
hey girly-
we all have weeks and days like that. I know that lots of times when I don't want to go I end up having the best runs and when I'm all pumped and, "yeah bitch let's run this shit" I am shuffling and crabby before even getting to mile 2. I don't know what gets me out there when I want to do anything BUT run....maybe I remember how pissed off I am when I don't go...and know that the run can never be as bad as that feeling.
Maybe put pictures from the chicago marathon up around your apartment....inspiration. Just an idea.
I agree with Leah - don't beat yourself. We all have days like this and this is your second marathon in a row so you are a rockstar.
Tom's friend, Mike, has this theory that people get laid back on their second marathon because they know they can do so don't train as hard. That was defintely me but I still had a decent time and know you will too.
I have my scheduled up on the fridge and I get to highlight when I accomplish a run and put a big ugly x when I miss a run. Plus I leave my running shoes where I can trip over them and make me feel bad if I hadn't worn them. I don't why those two things motivate me but it does.
Yo beeatch, shut up and run!
There, is that what you needed?
Wait a minute, you're MY mentor ... what's wrong with this picture?
dude we all have those weeks/days...at least enjoy your time not running. but eventually you'll miss it so much, you'll be glad to be back and wonder why you ever stopped! :)
one thing that helps me get/stay on track is remembering that marathon training is such a huge process. sometimes I catch myself thinking, "oh, I have 13 weeks before my marathon yet, it'll be fine if I skip a few runs this week."
but if I think that each run today contributes toward making tomorrow's run stronger, faster, and easier, and that without each run building on the one before, I'll never reach that finish line... it makes me much more accountable.
It's good to confess your sins: We will cleanse you of your trespasses.
(Plus, it makes those of us who are not consistent in their dedication either feel a whole lot better!)
Yeah, it stinks that you haven't run since Saturday. So what? It doesn't mean that you can't find some way to get out and put in a couple miles today, and stop that sedentary streak.
A couple days off is sometimes necessary - just don't let it become a habit. Maybe chart a new course, or do some speedwork, or hills, or something different. It's possible that you have fallen into kind of a rut, and so feel less inclined to subject yourself to the same old routine - so find a way to change it.
And reward yourself after you get out and run today.
Most, if not all, of us go through this. Don't get too down on yourself and especially don't dwell on the past. Just focus on getting back out there and before you know it, you'll be back in the swing of things again.
Just get back out there. All it takes is a mile or two to get you in the groove again. And I think the guilt over not running seems to be worse than just getting out there and doing the actual run. But then again, yesterday was my first run since my long run last Friday, so who am I to talk? Just try not to beat yourself up, as it won't accomplish any good.
Barb,
Don't feel so bad! At least you admitted to yourself that you have not been completely perfect. So what!
If you read my blog today, I almost did not get my 2nd run this week - but I pushed myself and DID IT!
Time to reward yourself for what you have done and MOVE on!
Hey - you want a week off? Then there must be a darn good reason for it, so you just take it off. You will be rested and refreshed and ready to kick ass when you get out there again!
I know how you feel, Barb. I just came off of a three week period when I hardly ran at all, and that was a bad thing. But I got right back into things and you will, too.
I know you'll break 5:30 this year.
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