Tuesday, December 7, 2010

Tuesday Thoughts

I wrote a post around this time last year about being solar powered. I think it's becoming true again. These short days are really zapping my motivation and energy. December 21st can't come soon enough. This solar-powered runner needs the days to start getting longer again!

This morning I went out for a 2.2 mile run. I really didn't want to tackle the hill today, so I took another route. That last .2 was tough, I was heading east just as the sun was coming up over the mountains. Ack! Blinded! Note to self, next time do the route in reverse.

I generally only run 3x week and add in another 3 days of walking. This is a strategy for injury prevention because I have a chronic issue with my left knee. However, I also generally run 4 miles on my mid week runs and lately I've only been going out for 2 milers. I don't like running in the dark and by the time it's light enough, I don't have time for more than a couple miles. As a compromise, I think I may add in another day of running in the short term. I feel bad for my dogs though, they do LOVE our morning walks.

17 comments:

  1. "Solar Powered" I live that term and it is so true

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  2. I like your injury prevention strategy

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  3. Ack, so depressing that the days will continue getting SHORTER over the enxt couple of weeks. Looking forward to more sun!

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  4. I decided this morning I was depressed. OK. not really! But I'm right there witya!! :-)

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  5. I was so tempted to run outside today just cuz it was sunny. But I wimped out again due to single digits.

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  6. Run faster!!!! You can get more miles in a shorter time.

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  7. Run faster!!!! You can get more miles in a shorter time.

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  8. I'm the same as you. These short days are sapping me of all of my motivation. I'm really struggling to get out there and run. I want more sunlight!

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  9. I hear you on the short days. I'm the same way and I have a really hard time to motivate myself to get out there and run. Can't wait for spring! :)

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  10. I know for a fact that I'm solar powered too.
    Hang in there - it will get better very soon. ;)

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  11. I must admit I'm loving the long sunny days here in South Africa at the moment. I hope they stay for a while...

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  12. sooo true that it is an adjustment to have the same motivation in the winter... however, I know you and it will come back!

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  13. Yes, this is the time of the year to endure...muster some will power. If you can just maintain a base, better running is a few short weeks (months?) away.

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  14. I hear ya. 12/21 cannot come soon enough!

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  15. What about putting your running clothes on a tanning bed and then putting them on before you run?

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  16. I agree it is so hard sometimes to squeeze in a run before dark! I can't wait for it to stay lighter outside just a little bit longer!! :0)

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