It has been a while since my last blog post. The last couple of weeks were really busy for me. I was performing on the weekends in Sweeney Todd and trying to keep up with things at work. My training suffered a bit and I just couldn’t seem to find the time to put together a blog post. I hope that those of you who follow my blog are still out there.What I realized in the last two weeks is that running is a very important part of my daily routine. I obviously knew that to be the case but I didn’t realize how much it influences my day. When I miss a single run during a week, it really doesn’t affect me in any significant way. But, when I start getting out of my normal routine as I did these past two weeks, I was really off kilter.
You see I wake up every morning at 5:00 am and head out for my run. I have found that over the years this routine allows me to start my day off on a positive note. It is my personal time to reflect on what happened yesterday and to formulate my plan for the day. It gives me a chance to prioritize the things I would like to accomplish by the end of the day. I have been performing this ritual every morning I run for more than 15 years now. I attribute my success in business to this daily ritual.
These past two weeks really took me out of my normal routine. I was missing runs. I was sleeping later than usual. My whole day seemed to be askew. I found that my organizational skills were beginning to suffer and I could not stay on task. Could simply missing my morning running routine have had that much of an effect on my day? It seems almost improbable. Yet, it was happening every day.So, for those of you who follow this blog, I would like to know if you have suffered the same results when you were taken out of your normal running routine. If so, post a message on my blog and let others know your story. I am really hoping to make this blog more interactive and a place where fellow runners can express their thoughts and reactions to my ramblings. The good news is that I am back on track and my world is back in sync.
Here are my training totals:
May 18 – 6.20 miles (49:25, 7:57 pace)
May 21 – 7.20 miles (58:07, 8:04 pace)
May 25 – 6.20 miles (48:38, 7:51 pace)
May 26 – 3.10 miles (23:44, 7:39 pace) – Speedwork
May 27 – 6.20 miles (49:47, 8:01 pace)
May 28 – 7.10 miles (57:42, 8:07 pace)
May 29 – 6.10 miles (49:58, 8:11 pace)
May 30 – 10.00 miles (1:24:16, 8:25 pace)
June 1 – 6.20 miles (49:40, 8:00 pace)
June 2 – 3.10 miles (23:36, 7:37 pace) – Speedwork
June 5 – 6.20 miles (50:41, 8:10 pace)
June 6 – 6.20 miles (50:43, 8:11 pace)
Total Miles: 73.80 miles 2009 YTD Miles: 952.30 miles
2 comments:
Glad you're back in your running routine. Your times seem to be pretty fast. Keep us informed about the Race to the Beach Relay as more info comes available.
Hello! I loved this post. It is so true. I have not run since the marathon and my whole body doesn't feel right. I need to get back into the swing of things. I am actually meeting with someone this morning to come up with a training plan for me! I am so excited and hope that it will jumpstart my running again. Take care and keep the posts coming. While I make not have the chance to always respond, I always check for new ones! -Nicole =)
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