I have been really struggling with running since the marathon. Not so much with the actual running, but with WANTING to run. So many days I just don’t. I have to force myself to get out there and do it.
In attempt to make myself want to run, I’ve been participating in a lot of challenges. I’m doing Quadrathon’s Swap Beat (lost a few pounds, yay!), Run to Finish’s HBBC (28.1 points this week), and even RunnerMom’s challenge to weigh the same (or less) on January 1 as I did on December 1. And of course, there’s my 1000 mile goal. I’m running, but I’ve been just making myself do it because I need to.
So, why did I actually want to run yesterday and want to do a decently long run. Viper. He’s in pursuit of 1000 miles as well and he’s gaining on me. I ran 8.1 miles yesterday (9:28 pace) so that I could keep ahead of him. (Yes, I realize that the competition is only in my head and that if he happens to read this, he could easily catch up and pass me, but hey I’ll take motivation wherever I can find it LOL).
Last night I basically drank my dinner at a neighbor’s party, so today’s 3 miles are going to be a bit rough. And for the record, if a gay guy (who I’ve known for long time and who has never commented on my physical appearance before) asks if I’ve always been this skinny and then later tells me that my jeans make my a$$ look great, I will wear those jeans every.chance.I. get. And maybe buy stock in the company LOL.
lol at the comment, always nice to get a compliment like that! Great work! Good luck with the 3 🙂
I say, take motivation where you can get it. I am currently lacking it myself and kind of wish I had a fellow blogger to compete with to get me going again. Sadly, I have no year-end goal to reach and am therefore left adrift.Give Viper a run for his money. I’ll be cheering you on.
comments like that are great!!I started HBBC because I am every bit as motiviated by staying ahead as you. 🙂 I’ll even try to catch walkers on my long runs just to pass someone..hehe
you have a lot of challenges going on at the same time. whatever it takes to keep us motivated!
lol! i would DEFINITELY purchase another pair of the jeans if i got that kind of comment about them. btw, you’re doing great with the 1000 miles … keep it up!
I hear you chica! This time of year stinks in terms of motivation. Who wants to run when it’s poopy out? GAH!
I’d get more of those jeans!I’m so lacking in the motivation department these days, too. Blech.
Hilarious! I need to get some of those jeans. You are the most motivated “unmotived” person I’ve ever seen!My running club is having a Christmas party at a pub on Tuesday–I thought you’d appreciate that. Microbrews on tap… vanilla ale, barnstormer red, mmmm… I’m such a beer amateur.
It’s corny, but “you never feel bad after you’ve gotten a run in”. Or something to that effect. I, too, am concerned about a letdown after my marathon.
Sounds like you better get some more of those jeans! Good luck reaching 1000.
I’ll quit if you do.
Sounds like it’s not JUST the jeans. Nice!
LOL on the a$$ story.I hate when I am not motivated. I usually spend the whole day, hating myself. Hope you find that spark inside soon!