I'll admit it. I've become a little lazy. My running schedule as of late has not been very full. Actually, it's been...uh...non-existent.
I'm ashamed to admit it, but I'm pretty sure that if I don't have a race to prepare for, I'm not that diligent of a runner. I don't seem to possess that inner drive to run. I don't think I'm a runner at heart.
Actually I went out for a little jog the other day and came back with sore knees and shins and calves. I think my body isn't too enthusiastic about me pounding it to death. But I need some motivation to keep running. I think it was good for me, and for my health. And I've also signed up to do a killer relay race next June, and I need to stay in shape for that. So I'm signing up for a Snowman Shuffle. That sounds like fun. Right? I think it's pretty sneaky that they call it a cute fun little name, when really it's just a race. Out in the cold. In December! Fun fun.
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Hi Megan,
This is one of Aaron's childhood buddies. Aaron pointed out your page and I appreciated the gesture. It's a great page and I am jealous of your commitment to it. I seem to start something like this and it lasts a couple weeks at the most.
Anyway, you need some motivation to keep running. You mentioned how parts of you ached after your little jog the other day. Don't focus on the aches, but on the positive stuff. Did you at all feel that you accomplished taking time out for you. Was your heart pumping and did you feel more alert? Sometimes, along with the aches, do you sense a type of euphoria? Kind of like the rest of your body is thanking you while your knees, shins, and calves want you to throw in the towel? Just something to consider. Hope this was motivational!
Sincerely,
Chris Weber
P.S. I sent some pics to Aaron for Parks and Maddie to enjoy. Based on their activities recently, I thought they may enjoy them.
I'm being a slacker lately too. About everything. I don't know what it is about fall, but it turns off my self discipline. And then the holidays start, and it all goes downhill...
Yeah if I don't have a race on the calendar I get lazy. I did a 5K on labor day then slacked off. Then hurried up and trained for a 5K in mid Oct. Now I'm doing my first 10K on Turkey day and if it doesn't kill me I might sign up for a 1/2 marathon.
My motivation is I'm always afraid that one day I wont be able to fit on the toilet.. what a mess
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