Adding running to my weekly schedule has not been a perfect science. I'm not an athlete and until recently it was never important to me. My pattern has been inconsistent at best. I will run 3-4 times week regularly for a few weeks then will take some time off. Start, stop, start, stop. Why do I stop??
- Lack of motivation?
- Not feeling the improvement I'd like to see?
- Too tired?
- End of summer activities taking my time?
- The heat keeps me back?
- Feeling like I'm getting sick
It is easy to let any number of excuses keep me from running but if I sit down and take a look at myself I know that I can feel the negative affects from not running. I feel unaccomplished, sensitive about myself and totally lazy. You know the saying everyone is their own worst critic? Well, that is me. A lack of confidence that sneaks in whispering tales about how others are better than me and wondering what the point that are my main obstacles. Running was one way to keep me positive. Looking at my blogs when I was running, I could see how good I felt! Running 3 miles made me feel like I accomplished something big! A personal accomplishment that no one else could take away. I have logged in 100 miles since I started running; this is awesome but unless I lace up my shoes again and get out there I will never achieve my goals! How will I run a 5K race if I quit now? How will I have the excuse to go run a 13.1 mile race through the wine orchards in Oregon if I don't start running again?
A month isn't forever. It is not too late to get out there and go for a run! Just me and the pavement. Just me and my own personal accomplishments.
So when is my next run? Tonight after work? Tomorrow morning? The temperature has been been significantly lower now making it possible to run after work. I guess we will see! Stay tuned!!!
