The last 3 times I've run, I have worn my Garmin. Most of the time I'm pleasantly surprised when I look down at my wrist and see a pace that is "good". But by the end of the run, I'm struggling. I'm still only running about 3 miles at a time. I am frustrated that I am not progressing.
I have decided that I'm going to join a running group that starts training in July. They are preparing for "a fall race" that I hope is the Baltimore half marathon. The timing of the training plan works well for that race. I am also hoping that by joining a group, my motivation and my endurance will increase. I am mentally committed to running...until it's time to lace up and go. This has never been an issue for me and I'm hoping that this is a temporary phase until I get better conditioned.
Read along with my blog as I discuss weight, schedule and life challenges as I try to get my triathlon training back on track. I will also discuss what I've learned along the way and what new goals I'm setting for myself.
Tuesday, May 29, 2012
Sunday, May 6, 2012
Unplugged and Starting Over
I have not been running for awhile now. Too many excuses have gotten in my way. Too busy, work responsibilities, kids, etc.
Last Saturday I volunteered to help with the Ocean City half marathon. I enjoyed the day but I had several moments of sadness where I realized that I was no longer one of them...I am not capable of completing 13.1 miles right now. So I vowed to do something about that.
Sunday morning I got up and met Lisa in Berlin. We ran a leisurely run around the 5K loop, although we cut off the last part so it was definitely less than 3 miles. I promised her that I would get back to running. Really I promised myself but said it out loud to Lisa.
I have run a couple of times this week in addition to my workout with Clara. I can honestly say that every step has been a mental battle. It hurts, I'm tired, I feel slow and the rolling hills around my house feel like mountains. But I've been out there running. That feels great.
Because I'm just a bit competitive and mostly competitive with myself, I knew that if I looked at my watch and saw how slowly I'm running, that I would be discouraged. So I have run a loop around my neighborhood that I know is roughly 3 miles. I have not worn my Garmin once. I am running and for now that's all that matters. Maybe next week I'll put the watch back on but for now my goals are not time related. I simply need to build my base and start adding miles.
Last Saturday I volunteered to help with the Ocean City half marathon. I enjoyed the day but I had several moments of sadness where I realized that I was no longer one of them...I am not capable of completing 13.1 miles right now. So I vowed to do something about that.
Sunday morning I got up and met Lisa in Berlin. We ran a leisurely run around the 5K loop, although we cut off the last part so it was definitely less than 3 miles. I promised her that I would get back to running. Really I promised myself but said it out loud to Lisa.
I have run a couple of times this week in addition to my workout with Clara. I can honestly say that every step has been a mental battle. It hurts, I'm tired, I feel slow and the rolling hills around my house feel like mountains. But I've been out there running. That feels great.
Because I'm just a bit competitive and mostly competitive with myself, I knew that if I looked at my watch and saw how slowly I'm running, that I would be discouraged. So I have run a loop around my neighborhood that I know is roughly 3 miles. I have not worn my Garmin once. I am running and for now that's all that matters. Maybe next week I'll put the watch back on but for now my goals are not time related. I simply need to build my base and start adding miles.
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