Motivation
Its finally April, yet it does still look like late February up here in Minnesota, and its going to get worse before it gets better.
After I’ve realized I am NOT getting to the gym like I used to, I invested in a set of Kettlebells. I found a few videos I like online from Pinterest, and its been going alright. (Okay I’ll be honest.. I’ve used them three times.)
I’ve also just started “running” again which I’ll use that term loosely, because usually I am such a fair weather runner kind of girl. For the most part all of the conditions have to be just right, or this girl aint gettin’ on her running shoes! Sometimes I like to run in wild weather, but mostly I’m picky… and full of excuses. Really I’m an excuse factory.
After a long sabbatical from running completely I’m ready to start again. This time focusing on shorter distances, since I feel this is where my sweet spot really lies. My PR is a 23:00 5K and this year I want to beat it. (I said it, and now I’m scared. I want to take it back, that was 11 years ago….What if I fail?) I have completely started over doing a couch to 5K program basically, because sadly that’s where I’m at. I think I could run for 3-4 miles straight, but it would be ugly, and my body would feel betrayed for days. So instead I’m taking it slow, and steady, and after I’ve been reconditioned I will really start training!
In addition to the 5Ks, I may possibly do a Sprint Triathlon or two since I absolutely love Tris… but nothing has been set in stone as of now,which is quite fine by me. In order to practice the swimming discipline that would involve going to the gym, and we’ve already covered that. I haven’t signed up for anything yet, and I like the lack of pressure that not being signed up for races brings.
In the past I would sign up for races and say to others that I sign up so, “I will run” and then feel overly pressured into training and agonize over missed runs, and eventually feel like a failure. So I’m not signing up for anything yet. I want to run because I like it, not because I have to for training.
When I need motivation, I usually turn to Pinterest to look at all of the inspirational quotes and pictures. Here are a few of my favorites:
So tell me… how do you stay motivated to lace up your running shoes and hit the pavement? Please drop a line below, and share a thought or two 🙂
Here’s to lacing up!
Little Blessed Life 
I basically *had* to start running again when my clothes got too tight! Early mornings work best for me- less of a chance you’ll find reasons not to go. Could you run at lunch with people from the office, or do you guys have a treadmill there yet? 🙂 It’s always easier to get out the door when there are people counting on you.
Writing down a goal and training plan has always helped me. I think your goal of breaking your PR is a good one! Write it down somewhere you’ll see it everyday, and make a plan, then stick to it. Often it just the first few weeks that are the hardest. Good luck!
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We are still running at work! Definitely don’t have a treadmill but I think that’d be a great idea. Thanks for your ideas! I love them. I ran today over lunch and I think this might be the ticket for me since I have a little one, and a husband that works early, and too many evening activities. 😉 I hope running is going well for you!
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