But I got home from work today and was exhausted - I had 4 options
1. Do school work (NO)
2. Go to the grocery store (eh)
3. Nap (looking good)
4. Run (but I am so tired!)
It is 60 degrees here today and I hate to waste a beautiful afternoon - so I decided that I'd go to the running trail with my ipod but just walk briskly since I was tired. Well, I got there and realized I didn't have my ipod (which hasn't really been working anyway) and on top of that - it was a little too chilly for just walking - so I changed plans - and I decided that I'd just run for 10 minutes. I know you guys are all breaking 3 miles but I think I need to take things back to make the running more manageable for where I am right now - so I ran 5 out and 5 back - a little over 1 mile - and then I just did 50 quick crunches. I think that I am going to keep running my 10 minutes for the next week and then move it up to 15 and so on - I can always run for 10 minutes - you can do anything for 10 minutes - so it helps erase all of my excuses of no time/tired etc. - plus the weather is supposed to be great this weekend and I find that to be a great motivator!
So - here is to the mighty 10 minute run :o)
Love,
lkf
Yay Larissa! I'm so glad you have gotten running! I totally agree with you. It's so easy to make excuses, especially with so many other more important things to do. I think that it's great that you're setting aside a little bit of time, even if it's just a little it's definitely better than nothing. I've been finding it has really helped me to just give myself that time to run even when I feel all this pressure from school because I need some time to destress away from internet, TV, phone etc... Truly me time! Keep up the good work!
ReplyDelete10 minutes sounds good to me LKF! Keep it up! It will be such a nice release from all the other things that you have going on! woo hoo!
ReplyDeletegreat job laris!! Don't get down on yourself - I'm actually only doing 1-2 miles when I run and it's not even that often. So i've been trying to do other workouts and then when I feel up to it, incorporate running into my workout. Once we pick a half marathon, then I'll really be looking at 3-4 times a week of running, but for right now I'm doing it when I can. keep it up! great job!
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