Friday, April 5, 2013

Easy Running

Workout:
Core & Abs.
5 miles, easy pace.

This morning the weather was so perfect, I wanted to eat it. But if I did that then all of you would not be able to enjoy it and I decided that would be selfish, so I ate normal food instead. But seriously- spring is wonderful. I'm not even mad that it took 3 extra weeks to get here this year, I'm just glad it's finally here!!



My run today almost didn't happen. I didn't sleep well last night and getting up to run before work just sounded like torture, even in the perfect weather. I skipped a pre-work run, and the plan became to run after work.
I don't know if it was my speed work yesterday, but my hamstrings are sore today.
Unbelievably sore.....
I love running, but some days I just don't feel like it, motivation is nowhere to be found and it just sounds like work. When I realized I was loosing the battle in my mind, I lied to myself and told myself to "just put on my shoes and go out for a walk, just a mile or so." Once I got out in the sun and started stretching, I knew there was no way I could settle for a walk on such a perfect day for running! Success! Sometimes we have to play tricks on our minds to get cooperation!! :)   

My run looked kind of like a fairy-tale; green fields, BIG red barn, perfect gravel road.
Until I climbed this hill and spent the next 1.5 miles sliding around on the freshly graded gravel. Running on fresh gravel is about as fun as putting tights on an un-shaved leg. Just not my cup-of-tea.  
 
I got in 5 miles at a slow, easy pace. I took it easy because my legs were sore and heavy the whole time. 5 slow miles is better than no miles! And thankfully endorphins don't discriminate- they show up after 5 minute miles AND 20 minutes miles!
After I was done I did some extra stretching- definitely helped loosen me up!!

What do you do to make yourself run when you are feeling unmotivated?
 

5 comments:

  1. That road looks perfect!! I'm LOVING these warmer days! Way to get with the program, Nebraska!! =)

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  2. That picture is gorgeous! I bribe myself with my favorite t.v. shows while I am on the treadmill. Hopefully your hamstrings are feeling better!

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  3. Love this post. I find that I have a hard time motivating myself to run or jog, especially if I'm sore but once I get out there I feel great and forgot that I didn't want to do it.

    Thank you for the comment!! I'm just getting to replying and following back!! Have a lovely week!

    Jean {What Jean Likes}

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  4. You are so funny! I needed to laugh tonite. :)
    I totally know what you mean about playing tricks on our mind to get cooperation! I've definitely had days where I just haven't felt like running. Sometimes I force myself to do it, and I'm always glad I did. And every once in awhile I give in and don't do it. Awesome job on doing 5 miles anyway!!

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  5. I totally agree, sometimes you just have to trick your mind in order to muster up the motivation to get out there and run! I put my workout clothes next to my bed each night, with my bag and water bottle all packed to go too, so I have no excuse not to get up...9 times out of 10, it works!

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