Slump over?

[DebSP]

Thank you ladies! Because you showed so much care, I felt I should make the effort to do my workout today! Yeah! I love that I can come here and get support from you women. Without judgement and without competition. I am going to try and stay on track, but it is nice to know you are here to boost me when I need it!

[VeganBikeChick]

I am in a slump, too! Ever since I got my cold 2 weeks ago, my running has really suffered. I only started in September, so I'm a new runner, but I did get up to a 10k distance at one point, and today I couldn't even run a full 2 miles . I do have some residual cold effects, but for the most part it's gone. What's really lagging is energy - I just don't have the stamina to keep up the running past the 2 mile mark. It's really frustrating. I'm hoping my energy level returns to normal soon.

Good for you for getting out of your slump! That's great!

[limewave]

When I get off track, sometimes I find it best to start very simple. If the whole day goes by, I can squeeze in a Plank-Off (DH and I hold plank until the first person collapses).

I am with V on the making a schedule for the week. And then LOOK at the schedule! I have one made up and I've been avoiding it (wooops). That really helps to keep me on track. Usually I feel really bad about missing a workout, but when I look at the calendar, I'll realize it was really just one or two days--no biggie.

The other thing that really motivates me is getting on the scale every day. For some people, that is not the right thing. But it does help me to stay on track.

[Veronica]

I get on the scale every day too.

I am having one of those days when I am just SO tired. I just want to go to bed NOW at 4:37. While actually I've wanted to since I got home at 3:15. I was tired at my trainer session this morning and tired all day with my class - a little more grumpy than normal. Plus my really ADD kid didn't take his meds today. OY! I opted to not run this afternoon.

Thom is trying a new adjustment to schedule though - riding the trainer after work on Tuesdays. Today is the first day and I want to be encouraging, which means not being asleep.

Veronica