Let's face it.
Running sometimes sucks.
Today was one of those days. For whatever reason, I decided that I needed to run at home on the treadmill. But I hopped on the treadmill and I had to pee. Then I had to have a drink of water. Then I needed to pee again.
See what I was doing there?
After about twenty minutes of messing with the speed and the incline, I let myself admit it. I did not feel like running today.
I didn't run yesterday. And I didn't run the day before. Sirens were blaring in my head. Three days off! Was I out of my mind? How in the world would I ever get to 50 miles this week if I didn't run at least 8 today? Wee - ooo - wee - ooo. (That's supposed to be the siren noise.)
I could have sucked it up and ran it anyway, but I didn't.
How's that for a training plan?
Instead, I'm going to go in for some nurturing. I'm reading this great novel, written for kids yes, but thoroughly enjoyable. Going to bake some chocolate mint brownies. Maybe even drink a cup of hot tea.
I think it's okay to give myself permission to slack a bit. I'm not looking to set any world records here.
And we'll just see how it goes tomorrow...
You can't force it if you aren't feeling it. :) Enjoy that yummy treat and your tea. That sounds splendid!
ReplyDeleteI hear ya. I have (mostly) been getting my miles in but have not really enjoyed any of my last few runs. Yes, I am happy I did it when i was done but they are definitely not the best runs on the world. So, I am not sure what is worse...not getting the runs in or getting them in but not enjoying them? Either way, these things are bound to happen and we just go with the flow :) I am sure it will get better soon!
ReplyDeleteLack of motivation happens to me on occasion too. Sometimes it good to get some rest and recovery.
ReplyDeleteWinter is the best time to slack; enjoy it guilt-free, but not too long!
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