I've hit a slump. It's hot. I've been working & taking care of my son alone for two weeks, and I'm exhausted. I took last Friday off, which was poor planning, because I had a busy weekend and no time for runs Saturday, Sunday, or Monday.
Well, maybe I could have squeezed one in, but I'll be honest: I just didn't feel like it.
Yesterday, after four days off, I still didn't feel like it, but I didn't feel I had a choice either. If I take too many days off I will lose any hard-earned progress I've made. I went out late in the morning for a 3-mile run; it was already hot, which made me grumpy, plus I was tired from a busy weekend. I felt like I was moving very slowly, which I confirmed by checking my watch at the end of the run -- 43 minutes for 3 miles! Yikes.
After I got home I mapped my route and realized my mistake. I meant to run 3, but I accidentally ran about 4 miles. I felt a lot better about my pace (11-minute mile) after that.
Then the FitArlington program sent me a link to register for the 10K. After I did, I instantly felt more motivated, with my long-term goal more concrete in my mind.
It didn't hurt to be reminded that other people are watching me work at this and checking in on my progress ... I hope that will be motivation enough to get me out the door for my next run.
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