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.
"Solar Powered" I live that term and it is so true
ReplyDeleteI like your injury prevention strategy
ReplyDeleteI need the sun too :)
ReplyDeleteAck, so depressing that the days will continue getting SHORTER over the enxt couple of weeks. Looking forward to more sun!
ReplyDeleteI decided this morning I was depressed. OK. not really! But I'm right there witya!! :-)
ReplyDeleteI was so tempted to run outside today just cuz it was sunny. But I wimped out again due to single digits.
ReplyDeleteRun faster!!!! You can get more miles in a shorter time.
ReplyDeleteRun faster!!!! You can get more miles in a shorter time.
ReplyDeleteI'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!
ReplyDeleteI 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! :)
ReplyDeleteI know for a fact that I'm solar powered too.
ReplyDeleteHang in there - it will get better very soon. ;)
I must admit I'm loving the long sunny days here in South Africa at the moment. I hope they stay for a while...
ReplyDeletesooo true that it is an adjustment to have the same motivation in the winter... however, I know you and it will come back!
ReplyDeleteYes, 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.
ReplyDeleteI hear ya. 12/21 cannot come soon enough!
ReplyDeleteWhat about putting your running clothes on a tanning bed and then putting them on before you run?
ReplyDeleteI 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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