So even though in the last 3 years, I have gained 30 pounds or so, this does not mean I do not work out. Oh I run. I will get up on any random Saturday and decide it is time for 10 Miles. Even though I hardly trained this winter, I have already complete 1 half Marathon and one 10 Miler. I am scheduled to run another half marathon this weekend. My problem is not actually completing races, my thing is, I don't try to set personal records. I like a good race. I like the crowd and I enjoy getting out there and moving, but my philosophy has always been (weight loss and otherwise) my race my pace. I can go as fast or as slow as I want to. I consistently run a little over an 11 minute mile. I am not fast. But I am a runner (so there!). I am of the Firm belief that anyone can run any distance, it is mind over matter and you just have to want to finish. I am a great finisher, I am not, however, a competitor.
And there is lies the problem. I do not work out consistently. I have not made running my hobby. I do it for the medal and the cute shirts, I do not do it because I feel I have too. I feel like, as soon as I look as running as a means to lose weight, I will do it until I reach my goal and stop. That is what happened before. Not this time, no no no.
So I am on a mission to make running a passion, not a chore (advice motivation, I need both people). After this race, I need a next step. A plan to reach my running goal. I want to be a faster runner and a consistent trainer. This requires 3 things that I hope to accomplish after my move:
- Become a card carry Gym Member. No more excuse, just join a gym again. This way I will not have an excuse not to go running. (Recent example: "Look at that face, why would you ever leave her for the gym." Well Nico, momma's got a big butt and needs to get her booty to the gym, peace!)
- Post my intentions on the blog, and make sure I meet them. Accountability people!
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