To steal a phrase from Laura, this is seriously what I am becoming ~ a big, lazy lump of GOO.
It’s sadly reminiscent of late 2006 after the completion of my very first *big race.* I came home, with nothing on my plate to work toward, and became completely complacent. I stopped training, kept eating, gained weight and allowed my running progress to take a backward slide.
When you’re a rookie, there is no such thing as a break from running. At least not for this rookie.
So I’ve enlisted a bit of help from my friends today ~ Micheline and I spent 45 minutes on the phone this morning, trying to find some races to target for early summer or fall. I need to have a carrot dangling in front of me to keep me moving. I won’t allow myself a repeat of past years.
So thenI emailed Nancy, and admitted that I am actually considering the Dam to Dam 20K that she had mentioned to me ~ yes, it's in Iowa. But nothing a little good planning and a little bit of credit on US Airways couldn't accommodate if necessary ;)
And in my final act of running desperation, I sent out a pleading email to some of my local running pals ~ Lisa, Pat and Eileen ~ begging for a 5 mile run this Saturday. It’s sad when Pokey ~ the once-upon-a-time-self-proclaimed-solo-runner ~ has to beg for a group run. So help me out, will ya running buddies?
Don’t let this Pokey become a lump of goo. It ain’t pretty.
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Sending some good running vibes out your way, Poke. Now that Pat's healthy and Java's birthday is past, they outta be good to go with you.
I totally know what you mean about not having that carrot out there. You'll get one.
I hope the running buds pull through for ya this weekend! If not you can do it!!
I am feeling ya on needing an event. I almost need an event lately to get outta bed somedays..LOL!
The 20K with Nancy would be soooo much fun!
Enough !!'s 4 ya, geez I need to go to !! 12 step program.
Why not the summer 5K series? :>D
See ya Saturday!
I speak from recent experience here. Don't let yourself go too long without some consistency in running. I took about 2.5 months off and still don't see the digits I had before I dropped running for those months, so take it from me - you don't want to loose what you have gained. I know you don't and that's why you're reaching out. That's fantastic!!!!
I have to HAVE an event that's up next. My schedule is jam packed with events so this year, no slowing down. It's motivated me on days I didn't want to do anything but knew I needed to.
I hear you. I am sitting on my ass again. But I did sign up for a half. I am trying to figure out if I am doing the half or the full marathon in Montreal in September.
But don't sit too long... it just gets harder to get up.
I think I might be able to make it on Saturday. I will email you. :)
I am terrible without a carrot, too. Just awful. We would absolutely love to have you. We can also do a virtual race if you think that would help. That was what I started them for. After my half, my mileage dwindled away and I decided I better get something on the calendar fast. I'm here for ya!!
I'm probably running a 10k on Sunday. You can run it with me in spirit if you want and we can see who is really slower :D
You've diagnosed my problem - I'm a big lump of GOO, too. I've talked about doing a 10K this summer and a half in the fall, but I haven't put my fingers through the paces of actually hitting those important buttons on the keyboard to make the committment to do the events. Guess I know what my job is before I call it a night! Good luck resisting the pull of the Goo!
It's hard to get motivated without a goal, I also become the couch potato. hahaha I feel you pain! You could try and improve your 5K or 10K times. It doesn't have to be long distance training!
I'm solo running chick but I love to run with people! I just wish there was more people around me running!
Perk up Pokey!
You'll find a great race to train for and be back in the groove before you know it!
are you guys running "a lark in the park" on april 6? my mom and i will be there...
I agree with J-Mom. The ARR Summer Series is a great place to start. 5 races for the price of less than one.
...are you still reading? Get outside and run already!
Uh,take it from a guy who's logged no more than 15 miles month-to-date for March, it's ok. Just move on. That's what I'm telling myself I have to do. I was planning to do a half mary this Saturday, but the excuses just kept coming. I think warmer weather will help. What am I saying? You live in Arizona! :)
Oh man, I'm gonna have to come up with some better phrases if you're going to be quoting me! =) But I know what you mean, sister. I'm so ready for spring to lift me out of this winter BLAH that I have been in for months.
Your running pics in Hawaii look amazing. Anyone who runs while on vacation is a HERO in my book.
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