Okay, so I mentioned on my Facebook page that I wanted to write about baby carrying next. Well, that post just never came flowing, so I'll write something else. Wait for it though, babywearers--the time will come! And I'll hopefully pair it with some fun workout moves, so we'll just say I'm waiting until I have a decent camera, mkay?
Instead, I've decided to share with you all my workout "schedule". I write it like that because it never happens the way I plan it to. Here's what it looks like:
Planned schedule:
Monday--up at 7am, 1hr run
Tuesday--up at 7:30, 45 mins strength/yoga
Wednesday--up at 7am, 1hr run
Thursday--up at 7:30, 45 mins strength/yoga
Friday--up at 7am, 1hr run. Evening yoga by candlelight class
Saturday--free day, since I've worked so very hard!
Sunday--long run, aiming for 14 miles
Actual schedule, as life happens:
Monday--sleep in, frantic 3mile run that evening while hubby makes dinner
Tuesday--Thomas wakes up with me, cranky kid all day, short stroller jog if I'm lucky
Wednesday--up by 7:30 because I slept in, pushed Tuesday's strength training until today
Thursday--Annalie is up all night, so sleep in again. Another frantic evening run.
Friday--finally wake up on time, but drank coffee slowly, just a 45 min run. Order Greek food instead of going to yoga.
Saturday--free day, because we're simply too busy for me to work out. I feel guilty.
Sunday--tired from Saturday, so the long run becomes 10 miles.
So yeah. My goal of 32 miles/week and 2 strength sessions quickly turns into 18 miles/week and one short strength session. It's still pretty great and I enjoy it all. And I get better with time. But I remind myself that every bit counts. A year ago, I would have been super duper impressed with the second schedule. So there, old me!
Hubby has suggested that a good solution is to set a goal for myself on the blog, and that the goal affects all of us in the family. His idea was to count my mileage starting next Monday (easy with a Garmin--get one!!!) and then by vacation time next year, the number of miles I build up is the number of miles away that we're allowed to take vacation. So, I'm not sure if he has tons of faith in me, or if he's just not very bright. But I'll pretend it's the first one, and I'll take the challenge!!! So, I now need to figure out how to put a fancy running ticker thingy on the side of the blog and count towards a super awesome vacation! Though, I'm fairly sure Hawaii will be out...
Tell me your obstacles and goals, I'd love to hear them!
Great post! I love the mileage/vacation motivation. Any place in mind so you know how far you need to run? I'm gearing up to train for my 2nd 1/2 in Feb (Scenic City), so I'm sure my "actual" vs. "planned" workouts will look similar to yours. My last 1/2, I never missed a run (had to shuffle a few here and there), but this time, I've added another kid and hubby has a less flexible job schedule. So the two kids, plus job and all that goes with both are my obstacles. Oh, and getting out of a warm bed at 5 AM to go run in the cold :)
ReplyDeleteIf I earned money with every mile I'd be there with you for the vacay goal hehe!
ReplyDeleteReally like it though!
I have a hard time gearing up in the mornings unless I go as SOON as I wake up. If I don't my breakfast and checking email time drags and by the time I'm ready at 10:30 am I'm rushing through the day so I can shower and get all my other stuff done.
It actually HELPS my productivity to exercise first thing in the morning. Because I have to shower RIGHT after and then I feel very motivated when I'm all clean :)
We have nowhere in mind as of now, especially since we may be moving. 500 miles from NY is pretty different than 500 from NC! :P
ReplyDeleteGoing out in the mornings also helps me, once I do it. The hard part is just making it happen. I'm going to push earlier bedtimes for myself, and see if it helps. Thanks for sharing, ladies!
Thanks for stopping by my blog and following! Repaying the gesture and following you! Looking forward to a babywearing post! Wore all my kids and should probably own stock in Ergo and Moby!
ReplyDeleteI always write down my schedule or else I just completely go off track! Your actual schedule looks just like mine!
Somehow it does not post my comments :-(
ReplyDeleteI think that you are doing great with your workouts!!! And this milage-goal is such a cool idea!!!
Some of my friends have an application for their Ipod which uses a sensor in their Nike shoes to count milage (and it posts directly on Facebook). I used to count my miles with a website called "myasics.de" but unfortunately it does not work anymore...
Keep on with the good job!!!!