I used to be....

[emily_in_nc]

Excellent! Sounds like you're already on the road to coming back strong!

You can come back from "ruts". I had a BIG one when my dad died in a car accident last October. Didn't do much of any exercise besides walking the dog for months afterwards. Just sat on the computer and wrote and wrote, and curled up in bed and read and read. Cried a lot too.

Slowly but surely, over the course of the late winter, spring and summer, I started hiking and weight-lifting, then mountain biking, then trail running, road riding again, and even got in a few paddles (kayak) recently. I feel stronger than ever and am enjoying all the activities even more.

You'll do it too.

Emily

[CyclChyk]

Go get 'em Aggie! And stop being so hard on yourself. Life Happens! You are smart enough to acknowledge the negative and counter it with a positive!

You'll be back to par before you know it!

[rocknrollgirl]

The Turkey Trot is still 6 weeks away...you can do it....putting a race on the schedule always keeps me on the straight and narrow.

Hope you had a good ride today.

[Tina]

I'm just a newbie here, but I wanted to chime in since your story is so familiar and say way to go on the run! I understand what you're going through. Long boring story, but I became physically unable to work out at all seriously for about 1 1/2-2 yrs. Though we'd go for hikes or ride our bikes, I'd pay for it afterward. Recently I decided I'm repaired enough to get my fat arse up and start moving again regularly. Well, the first couple early mornings were NOT easy, but I did it. Then I realized that not even a week into setting my alarm to get up, I was waking on my own - and even much earlier - because I couldn't wait to get outside! I think cherinyc is spot-on with her thoughts on endorphin effects.
Anyhoooo....have a SUPER ride tonight!

[Aggie_Ama]

Day 2

I did not make it to ride today. DH got home late and we didn't have enough daylight. Damn traffic for the UT-OU game doubled his commute. I was not going to use it as an excuse to be a lazy bum. I went to the fitness center and hit the treadmill. I ran 2.25 miles in 20:46. That is slow compared to the 3.5 miles I was doing in 30 minutes, but I know I must build my base back up. I am a little sore, but satisfied. Tomorrow we are definitely riding before hitting the LBS to do my SS shopping.

Thanks for all the cheering, it means so much to know I am not the only one to ever feel like this. I will climb out of the rut- one small workout at a time!

[Aggie_Ama]

I made it to ride yesterday. DH and I did a wonderful 18.37 mile loop. The hills were hard, but overall I was still able to maintain a good pace. I felt much more tired than I normally would on this route. We have decided to do a Metric 11/11, so I need to get back on the bike. My next ride will be Tuesday evening, I forgot how much I love cycling.

[runner2]

Slowly but surely, over the course of the late winter, spring and summer, I started hiking and weight-lifting, then mountain biking, then trail running, road riding again, and even got in a few paddles (kayak) recently. I feel stronger than ever and am enjoying all the activities even more.
Emily

IT'S GOOD AND HAPPY TO KNOW YOU ARE BACK TO ROAD RIDING AGAIN!!!!!

[Tri Girl]

You're doing great, Amanda! Just hang in there, and you'll be back at it in no time.

Oh, and BTW, I'm glad that we don't have to deal with all the UT-OU crap this weekend. If the game ever comes up here, I'm moving. Yikes! It's bad enough that I live within earshot of OU, I can't imagine the mayhem down there. Sorry you have to deal with it!!! Sooner fans can be pretty obnoxious (but then again, I'm sure UT fans are just as bad). I'm glad it's over for you!

[Aggie_Ama]

UT fans are annoying when you are an Aggie and want to get home on Friday! I was fortunate to be home napping that afternoon.

So I took a break Sunday, was exhausted from taking my DH to doctor's appointments Monday and lazy last night. Tonight I wasn't going to sit at home. I went down to the fitness center at my apartment and pushed myself to 3.35 miles in 30 minutes. It was hard, but I am happy I did it. Tomorrow DH wants to ride- yippee!! It is supposed to be cool, I might have to break out the arm warmers.