Gotta say that I am feeling a bit of the winter blues.
I have spent a large portion of this weekend sleeping in, laying around, and being lazy.
I am just having a tough time getting myself up and out the door.
I, eventually, got out the door both Saturday and Sunday but man I did not want to do so.
I guess I am not the only one that gets this feeling, but this may be the first time it has hit
so hard....I have to be honest, for the past week or so, I have not even wanted to go to work.
Anyway, ................... I have come up with a possible solution.............SET A SPRING GOAL.
I am going to run a 1/2 marathon or marathon that I can fit into my busy schedule as a high school principal. Many of the races I want to run, or can run, just fall on weekends where I have
other NECESSARY school activities....activities I MUST ATTEND...activities for graduating seniors, or athletics, or honor students........and believe me, if I do not show up for one of these events because I wanted to go off and run a race..............I may never hear the end of it. Not that
I am complaining, I knew what I was getting into when I took this job.
All that being said, I have decided to do something I did when I trained for my first marathon (Chicago, 1998).....I am going to plan out a detailed weight lifting plan, try and plan out a better diet for myself, and stick to a strict training plan.
The race...........DO NOT KNOW YET........but I can start planning my training now.
Let you know what race I decide upon and what my race day goals will be when I know.
Winter Running Rules From Runner's World.com
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Winter Running Rules From Runner's World.com
Cold-Weather Training
WINTER RULES
How to stick with training when it gets dark and chilly.
By Jeff Galloway...
14 hours ago
7 comments:
Winter is tough. Come to Illinois and run the inaugural Illinois marathon in Chmapaign-Urbana.
Good luck finding a race that fits in with all your commitments. It seems o hard some times.
A goal is a great way to get past that loss of mojo! Looking forward to hearing about your race pic!
It's great to set your goal. Don't give me "I'm too busy as a principal..." LOL...You with your backwards hat wearing kids!!!
Found your blog from Running Around Acres ... sounds like great goals for the New Year!
I have been suffering from the winter blues myself,as cold as
it's been, I've managed to convince myself to still go out and run in the cold weather.
I give you a ton of credit for having the time to put in any type of workout schedule being as busy as you are. I think planning out a weight lifting plan would work out great. Lots of luck :D, Happy Training!!!
I'm with you...can't get motivated. Too cold, too cloudy, too blah. Spring is just around the corner....well, not really, but I keep telling myself that in a vain attempt to get going! :-)
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