Running, weather and illness

[luckykaa]

Since I was getting zero exercise, I decided to take up running. I went for the couch to 5K plan. The idea is you start off mostly walking with short jogs, and build up to a 5 km run.

Started off pretty well. Then winter happened. Took a while but eventually acquired some tracksuit trousers. A lot harder than expected since everywhere seemed to charge a fortune for them. Built up distance over a few weeks. Winter decided to fight back and send snow and sub zero temperatures. It was a struggle to even want to leave. Still, I managed to fight through it, but going out is hard enough. Pushing myself past that was impossible. The running plan allows taking it easy and stretching it out, so I did that until the weather improved.

Seems the universe doesn't like this plan.

Weather improved. Had a long weekend which meant I took 4 days between runs rather than the usual 2 or 3.  Then caught an annoying cold largely knocking me out. Spent a week not running. Got better. Weather decided to send more sub-zero temperatures. Weather improved. Caught another cold. Am feeling better now, but is that snow or sleet out there?

I'm also finding this is getting a bit boring. There are only so many routes I can take around the city.

So, right now I'm making negative progress and getting irked by it.

Honestly, I don't think it's just this. A lot of things have been not working how I want. I haven't had something I can consider a "win" for a while.

I really want a win.

Comments

[cath-er-ine.livejournal.com]

When I need an easy win I make a list of jobs/small goals I know I can achieve, so when I tick them off I feel I've 'won'. Either set yourself a very easy goal (and get progressively more challenging) or simple list of things to do :)

[masterofapath.livejournal.com]

Damn you sir and your making me think I should get more exercise too. Damn you to heck and back!

I know what you mean about the weather though, it isn't an encouraging factor at this time of year!

[luckykaa.livejournal.com]

"I know what you mean about the weather though, it isn't an encouraging factor at this time of year!"

And this is also the reason I always wait until spring before making any new years resolutions.