When I was training for my marathon I knew I would experience some burn out after it was over. I tried to put a couple of safeguards in place beforehand to help me over the hump afterward, thinking that might make a difference. Here I am, 5 weeks post-marathon and I am definitely still in burn out.
I tried to run alone~ torture. Feels like I'm dragging the weight of the world behind me. I tried to run with Blanca and with Julie, and that was definitely better. Still, my motivation is so, so low. Honestly, I just don't want to do it! Julie is plowing through her Hippie Chick training, stronger than ever and full of motivation. Blanca and Debbie are likewise training with a group and getting stronger by the minute. Meanwhile, I am wallowing a bit, trying to stay out of the brownies and feeling guilty and stressed about it. There are 8 weeks till the half marathon. I don't have TIME to be wallowing.
So what's a girl to do? I decided this weekend to quit beating myself up about it, for one thing. I knew I would struggle, and I am. In an effort to not go completely belly up I am meeting Kirsten at the gym, doing weights and a bit of cardio. I've tried to do some food journaling to get my eating under control, but I keep crashing and burning on that, too. I keep climbing back on the wagon and then tumbling off again.
There's not much point to this post, I guess, other than to say that life is real and sometimes real means I must confess that I don't want to do it. So there.
Don't worry, I'll figure this out.
3 comments:
Hoo boy, can I relate!
I came down to Florida thinking I'd take this month and get in super shape while I was down here. Ha! I started out by getting sick and since then I've been eating more junk than EVER! I need to stop the sweets and start the exercise but so far, like you, I just haven't felt like it!
Let's pray for each other to get motivated and start the process toward our goals. We can do it!
Jodie
Totally normal! It happens to me everytime - even when I set up my next race to keep me motivated. Crazy - but you'll get there when you're ready. I promise!! Keep jumping back on the horse.
This last week was a struggle. Sick kids, sick myself for a few days. Today was better. Got my run in this morning and everyone seems to be better. If your not to busy over Spring Break, lets run! Maybe a 3 mile run? You will pull through Darcy :D
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