It's funny. I'm always saying "hey people, we are doing this for the fun of it" but, when I'm not working towards something, and a little neurotic about it - I will tell you what: I am wholly unmotivated to run. I just discovered this after coming back from Tampa. I haven't done a run over 2 miles in three weeks. I'm sick of the treadmill. I hate it. I hate seeing people's spit marks all over the display or the sweat droplets on the tread. I hate that I inevitably choose the treadmill that stops for some unknown reason two minutes in. I loathe that the towels smell like...what is that smell? I hate it.
I never knew it though, when I was training for Tampa. Hal said I had to run five miles - it's snowing in Central Park - get on the treadmill and do it. This weekend though, I said to myself "oh seriously, just do two. Hal would understand."
For me, I think I've just learned an important lesson. Maybe I don't like running so much (i certainly don't like running on a treadmill...). Maybe I like training more than anything. Working towards something.
So, found my next race! I'm doing a 10 mile race on May 6 in Philadelphia. It's the second biggest 10 mile race (after the ATM) - with over 15,000 participants. Very excited!
Also, don't know if any of you read Runner's World - but this month's issue is FASCINATING. It's all about running, nutrition and weight loss.
Happy running, no, excuse me, happy TRAINING - Cathy
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Welcome back Cathy! I was just wondering where you've been. You need to submit your requests for music--I'm guessing you've got some good ones.
I get the whole goal thing. October is a little far away and I needed something to focus on too. I don't know the distance of this race, but it's a race.
I'm actually going through a phase where I like the treadmill. I think it's because all these hills have been smoking me and on the treadmill I can set the pace and zone out. Luckily, I'm in a climate where I have a choice. Happy Training!
Hi Cathy! I was missing you.
I have known this about myself for some time now. If I don't have a race planned, I will do the miles that I need to stay fit, but no more. I feel like I have to do at least 20 miles a week in order to eat and still wear my clothes. Those 20 can be torturous if that is their only purpose. I do like "off season" for a little bit, but inevitably I find that I need direction and purpose. I am a structured girl.
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