Last week’s good race was followed by a nice 6-mile flat run in Ohio, which was followed by several days of not feeling like doing much.
So much for feeling motivated, right?
After feeling like I had hit a low, I hit a new low around Friday morning when I opted for sleep once again instead of a run. Hitting the bottom of the Blah Barrel is starting to feel like a good thing, though.
In the past few days, I’ve run on a Friday evening (that’s really out of character), painted my baby’s room (first time painting in at least 4 years) and rode my bike in the middle of a hot summer afternoon (not completely rare, but rare enough since I had 0 July miles on my bike).
All of a sudden I feel like I’ve hatched; I feel ready for something new this week.
Or maybe renewed is the better word.
I have to actually do it though. I need more out-of-character moments; I need simple moments; I need a pre-7 a.m. run; I need to run at an odd time; I need to ride my bike more; I need to lift weights again.
What was routine for me went out the window a long time ago and I need to spend the rest of this month just doing something other than making excuses.
I don’t know if I’ll come close to my initial July goals, but I’m tired of the never-ending cycle I’ve put myself through these past few months …
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All the best with getting out of the blah barrel!!! Been there - took a time goal for a half marathon to fire me up again coupled with encouragement from my SIL to try out a triathlon. Now I am running, swimming and riding and loving the diversity. Mixing it up is always a good plan. Look forward to the next update.
I find that bribery can help me get out of the blahs. Is there a race you want to register for or a piece of gear you want? Make yourself hit some sort of goal (doesn’t have to be big) then you can get it. It’s a good way to jump start your routine.
good luck getting back out there! It’s been super hot in MN so I can’t get out as easily with the baby so I’m also struggling with getting motivated early AM or later PM. Cheers to renewed excitement to being healthy!
The Blah Barrel stinks! Glad to hear you are climbing your way up and out of it. Good luck in reaching the top and staying out of the barrel.
I am letting myself off the hook with shorter runs and treadmill interval workouts. It’s so nasty outside, even at 5:30 am!