Winter is bad for running
I can give you a list....but in the Winter I shut down. When it's dark, my body tells me to sleep. I lost count of the number of times I felt tired and ready for bed and the clock just say 7:30pm. Just think what it does to my running.
I'm managing a pitiful 2 miler 3 times during the weekdays. Saturday I usually do a 4 mile trail run with sis or we do a track workout. On Sunday I hike for a couple of miles.
That's it...I hope it's enough to maintain some sort of fitness level--I don't think I'll be much better until the Spring.
I need a goal...I'm thinking the Avenue of the Giants 1/2 marathon in May...but I'm just so undecided.
I'm managing a pitiful 2 miler 3 times during the weekdays. Saturday I usually do a 4 mile trail run with sis or we do a track workout. On Sunday I hike for a couple of miles.
That's it...I hope it's enough to maintain some sort of fitness level--I don't think I'll be much better until the Spring.
I need a goal...I'm thinking the Avenue of the Giants 1/2 marathon in May...but I'm just so undecided.
posted by Taunya at 7:02 AM
8 Comments:
This time of year makes me feel the same way! By the time I get home from work it's dark outside so I just want to eat and go to bed...keep up with what you can and this "slump" will turn around in no time!
Hang in there. Take it inside if you need to.
I'm right there with you, darkness at 4:45 is a killer on my activity level too! I'm mostly trying to fit 1 short run during the week and one long run on the week-ends.... I also hope this is enough to keep my fitness level for now!!
I'm starting to train for a half in March so that'll get me going soon! I think we all need some sort of race goal to start moving!! Good job finding a race! =)
I hear you, I was in my jammies at 7 last night!!!! :-)
Find a race to train for, that is a good idea:-)
A goal is good to have. It will give you structure. You did a marathon, so a half in May won't be too hard. And you can always change your mind, if another race tempts you later on :).
Imagine what it is like up here in ND? Hehehe. I am on the road to work when it's dark and heading back to town when the sun is setting. It's hard to stay motivate, that is for sure!
Winter is tough but I find it a nice time to run peacefully. Try to find something unique and out on the East coast!
Two miles 3X a week is better than nothing. I'm also struggling to get miles in. Are there any upcoming 5Ks in your area? That helps motivate me.
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