Getting Back into Running

When I was running regularly (pre-broken ankle), I managed to fit in running 4 times a week, tennis, mah jongg, yoga, friends, family, WORK…. In other words, I could be busy as a bee and still find time to run!!

How?

Every Monday, I used to post my week’s schedule and my running schedule. I also included an update on the previous week. Writing down a schedule kept me accountable. Then I started just posting a review of the previous week.

So it seems that running isn’t happening without a schedule. I can’t seem to find the time.

After my surprise 5k on Saturday, you would think this would be a big running week. NOT!

Sunday, I went to NYC with my friends. Monday & Tuesday, I had a bad cold and could only manage 40 min on the exercise bike. Wednesday I had to go to PT (at least I got 1.5 miles on the treadmill done). Thursday, I had a farewell dinner to go to. Friday I played mah jongg. Today I have to set up stuff at work and then we’re probably going up to the lake. UGH!!!

Yes, I am still recovering but that’s no excuse. If I can run a 5k race, I can squeeze in 3-4 miles at some point in my day.

So next week, I will start a schedule with the goal of running regularly (and slowly adding mileage and speed).

Happy Running! Do you schedule your runs?

5 thoughts on “Getting Back into Running”

I have to schedule it! If it isn’t on the schedule, I won’t do it! But I don’t beat myself up either if I slack here and there. You have to make time for family, friends and fun too!

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Good for you Darlene, for recognizing the need to write that schedule down and keep yourself somewhat accountable…so glad you are back to running again…you are doing so well, can’t wait til I get there too!

http://runningsurvivor.blogspot.com

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I do a schedule on Sunday night around what is going on. I decide if I need to get up early to fit it in. Obviously things happen and I need to make changes but the schedule helps. A ton.

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I haven’t been scheduling my runs, but I think I need to in order to make sure that I RUN! I want to start training for a half marathon so I will HAVE to schedule them! 🙂

Shannon
http://www.irunreadteach.wordpress.com

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A very busy week. To schedule the runs helps not to skip the workouts. I don’t need to fill a scheduled plan because I follow this routine: run – swim – run – swim – rest.

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gtarallo | June 9, 2012 at 10:39 am

I have to schedule it! If it isn’t on the schedule, I won’t do it! But I don’t beat myself up either if I slack here and there. You have to make time for family, friends and fun too!

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Shannon M King | June 9, 2012 at 11:59 am

Good for you Darlene, for recognizing the need to write that schedule down and keep yourself somewhat accountable…so glad you are back to running again…you are doing so well, can’t wait til I get there too!

http://runningsurvivor.blogspot.com

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andrea | June 9, 2012 at 8:20 pm

I do a schedule on Sunday night around what is going on. I decide if I need to get up early to fit it in. Obviously things happen and I need to make changes but the schedule helps. A ton.

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shannonjoe | June 9, 2012 at 10:01 pm

I haven’t been scheduling my runs, but I think I need to in order to make sure that I RUN! I want to start training for a half marathon so I will HAVE to schedule them! 🙂

Shannon
http://www.irunreadteach.wordpress.com

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Black Knight | June 12, 2012 at 11:03 am

A very busy week. To schedule the runs helps not to skip the workouts. I don’t need to fill a scheduled plan because I follow this routine: run – swim – run – swim – rest.

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