I know most of you couldn't care less about my running schedule, but I am just so happy about my small steps of progress that I have to report about it. Plus, I feel like if I am announcing to everyone that I am running, then I will feel a stronger obligation to actually get out and do it.
I also thought, that if any of you out there are trying to start running (either again, or for the first time) you can know that you are not the only one out there that is struggling with it. I am by no means writing this post as a brag about my mad running skills, quite the contrary. I am writing this post to give others hope (an mostly myself motivation).
So, on Saturday I went out and ran for the second time since (I am sad to report) a few months before I found out I was expecting Nathan. So, that would make it well over a year since I have really done any consistent running. One of the biggest struggles to date has been finding a time when I can get out. Having two young children makes this feat a little tough. I run (no pun intended) into the problem that when Scott is home and able to take care of the boys, I want to be spending that time with him. I have decided that I can spare half an hour three or four times a week to get out.
I started my run at about 10 a.m. in 98% humidity. Wow, I was feeling like I had worked really hard because I was sweating so much. I ran a whole mile and a quarter. I ran on the track and that was nice because everything else here is a hill. It was hard. I was tired, and I got discouraged when old people kept passing me. But, I put my pride aside and lumbered around the track 5 times. I kind of wished I could have worn a sign on my back that said, "I just had a baby two and half months ago," just so people would know a little background story to why I was breathing so hard while going so slow.
On Monday, I went out and ran again. It was awesome! I went in the evening. It was a beautiful cool night and just barely dark. I ran a mile and a half. With my ipod turned up and the dark settling in, it seemed like the laps just flew by. I totally recommend running at night (but not too late, cause the Boogy Man will get you).
So, that's my running blog. Sorry if you actually read this whole thing. It really is for me. I hope you will forgive me for the wordy post about my struggle to fitness success. But, just to make things fair, what things have you done when you start up a new regime of exercise to keep it going. Oh, yeah, and tell me your struggles too, just so I know I'm not alone. :)
6 comments:
You go girl!!
Inspiration, definitely.
Me.... forget running, I need to get in the habit of walking. I keep using the hot weather as an excuse. But if you can do it in 98% humidity, I can do it in 98 degree weather!
You are amazing! So inspiring. Unfortunetly, I can only run for say 5 min. at a time. SAD! But I do walk, jog, or ride my bike at least 4 times each week. At least it is some exercise right? Today while walking I thought of you because I was wearing the light blue warm-ups you picks up at the DI for me. Thanks! So thoughtful...and amazing, and inspiring. Is there anything you aren't? Keep it up!
Good for you! I started running while I was in law school, and it was one of the best things that I ever did. It was very difficult at first, both physically, and because of the time commitment. The physical part gets easier, but the time issue doesn't. If I don't make my run a part of my schedule, on a specific day and time, then I'm less likely to do it. My other advice would be not to get discouraged when it feels like you're not making in progress. I think a person goes through cycles when running is fun and almost easy, and at other times it's like you're dragging a car behind you. Stick with it, because it will get easier. -Dwayne
As an aerobics instructor, I can't tell you how excited I get when people actually start making those first efforts toward fitness and health. I will tell you I am SO PROUD of you a hundred times over! So many people equate a slender figure with health, and that is just not true. We ALL need to be exercising and creating healthy dietary habits. It's about our heart more than anything else, and running is EXCELLENT for the heart! My hat is off to you, because I am no runner. I like to do it occasionally to vary up my routines, but I'm a pumped up aerobics woman! But it's ALL awesome! The trick is to find what motivates you and focus on that motivation: the cool night air, the music pumping in your ear, the steadiness of your breath (focus on using your lungs to their full capacity = maximizing oxygen intake). And most of all, look at this as your opportunity to include something in your life that is about YOU. Many mothers forget that, and it is so important to keep us balanced in life. I hope you keep pushing forward during this hard part of starting the routine and making the habit (trust me, it's outrageously hard for most everyone), and that you are able to get to a point that it's your daily life line...you WANT to do it. YOU CAN DO IT, beautiful mother of two! I am so excited for you! Let us know how it goes! I love to read and talk about this stuff (can you tell?)!
Are you kidding I love to read these posts, it makes me feel human! It is so hard after having the second baby to do anything for yourself...let alone want to run during that time. Just keep you eye on the goal and don't get frustrated, my body changed a lot after having Luke, more so than with Gage, there wasn't as much of a "bounce back" if you know what I mean. I'm a little worried about the 3rd, but it will be okay. Something that really helped me was getting a double jogger, I would try and get a really good run in, but then go out once or twice a day for 1-2 mile walks. That really melts off the flubber. And also add in some yoga or pilates it will make your muscles feel slender and tone. I always struggle with working out, and something that has helped is putting a star sticker (or any other kind you may like) on the calandar to mark the days I've had an honest workout. This keeps me honest with myself. I'm proud of you Sadie, I can't wait to see your lean sexy body in a MONTH!
Congrats on the start. When I was your age I paid for a babysitter to come and I paid her whether I went running or not. I always ran, because I didn't want to waste that precious money. Good luck!!!!!!
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