So I know I set a schedule for myself. A plan if you will. I haven’t yet counted the weeks till October 11th, nor have I sent in my payment. A part of me is scared to. I don’t know why, I’ve done it once before but the first time? Was easy-peasy. This time? I’m fighting an injury. I’m fighting the stifling DC summer heat which I’ve done once before and hated it the first time so…what part of me thinks the second time will be even easier?
It won’t be. I knew that when I woke up this morning and sauntered down to the Willard Hotel on Penn for a morning conference. I knew that when I went to pick up my glasses at 5pm and felt suffocated by the heat that wrapped me in a blanket that I didn’t want to be in. I felt hot in my own skin.
Fortunately, by the time I got my butt to the gym, even though I didn’t want to go, I felt better enough to go for a short run. I probably got in about two miles. If that. My heart wasn’t in it. I didn’t have a route planned out, I didn’t have my nike + which I ran with all last summer if only because it reminded me of my goals. Times, distances. It had it all.
My knees aren’t too achy, I came out with a sweat that reminded me how good it felt to shed some weight. Because nothing feels better than a nice shower and then slinking into the jacuzzi after a run on a warm almost-summer evening.
I think I need a trainer though. My plan isn’t exactly going well…I’m not nearly motivated enough, and I should be! This time last summer I was well into the first five weeks of training. I mean, I could back out but mom is already planning on going down to see it, same with Sister. Boyfriend’s parents are going to be there too…so it’s like all the people that mean the most to me, are going to be there, to see me accomplish something great and I have to do it. I have to finish. Not like before, not half-assedly. But finish well. I want to finish in 5:30. If i could do that, I would shave an hour and a half off my first of 7:00:00. That in and of itself would be incredible.
But back to the trainer, I think I want one to motivate me. To help me work on my legs so I don’t further injure myself. To give me guidance since there’s one at the gym that has herself run marathons. I’d do it once/week on one of the two cross-training/weight training days. I have a pal to run my long runs with and so running on the weeks days – Tuesdays and Thursdays. Thursdays being slow days. Tuesdays being interval training.
I can do this. I can get back into this. Tomorrow morning I’m going to go do pilates to strengthen my core. I need it. I need all the help I can get. Wish me luck!!!
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I would LOVE to have a personal trainer. I really, really wish I could afford it.
yes, get a trainer! I love mine, I swear I wouldn’t do anything at the gym if I didn’t have him to make me feel accountable.
Oh, I so need a trainer. It is just waaaaay too easy to tell yourself “just 5 more minutes to sleep” or “I’ll do it tomorrow” or whatever… I need to start getting back in shape – I’ll be cleared to run soon and am hoping to do another half in the fall… Good luck with all your training!
I wish I could afford a personal trainer. I’m usually halfway good about running, especially if I’ve signed up for a race because I’m so competitive (with myself!) that I bust my ass running the actual race. And to do that without DYING, I need to train. Right there is my motivation. However, I’m good on the running, but would LOVE someone to motivate me to lift weights. Because of grad school, I can’t make it to the classes at the gym ad have ZERO motivation to lift on my own. One of these days we’ll figure it all out!
You can do it! I have faith. I do totally support the idea of a trainer though. I can work out on my own, and I do, but I feel 10 times better walking out of the gym after being pushed by somebody.
I love how exhilarated I feel after working out when I don’t want to. It pushes me
Get yourself a trainer if you do need that extra push and structure. I’m sure you won’t regret it 
I think a trainer is a good idea. I’m considering one at some point too – I just don’t have the ability to motivate myself in that way.
I think I saw you yesterday? Were you wearing a green shirt and black skirt? I was by the metro at Intl. Sqauare on the phone at about 5:30 and I thought I recognized you:)
I’m all for a trainer. I had one back in 2006 and she kicked my butt and I never looked better. I really want to go back but trainers can be VERY expensive. I have friends who split a trainer which make it much more cost efficient.
We should be virtual motivators (or real motivators since I’m sure we don’t live too far apart) for each other. I’m kind of in the same boat. I’m afriad to get started again because well who knows what could happen, but it feels so good when I finally get to the gym. It’s so much easier when you have to report to someone or meet someone for a run. Maybe we could meet to run once a week or something. Good luck.
more power to ya hun… there’s no way i could do it. lol
You can do it! I can do it to… ugh! I’m trying. I went to the gym everyday before I met TB. Now? It’s been two months and counting. UGH. But. We can do it. I believe in us.
Not sure if anyone has mentioned this, but there must be training groups in DC! Maybe you can hook up with one? Even if you just meet for long runs, knowing you’re accountable to other people is a GREAT motivator.
I know exactly what you mean about needing motivation. I’m not training for anything in particular, but I feel like I need to kick myself in the ass right about now. I’ve never hired a trainer, though, and the cost is prohibitive. Any other way I could motivate myself, I wonder?