July 9, 2009

As I Hang My Head In Shame...

I'm really kicking myself right now and before you ask "why" I'm going to tell you... I'm ashamed to say that somehow I let SIX whole days pass without getting even one tiny run in! I just sort of fell short on those wonderful days off with Robert and then could never get my engine running again... Ooooooooh, but let me say that, I paid dearly last night... It was aweful...I got home from work at 5:30 p.m., kissed the hubby hello while catching up on each others days then determined that it was time to get back out there. By this time, it was about 6:30 so hubby and I threw on our running shorts and shoes and hopped into his truck for the short drive to my spot. I knew it was going to be rough but DANG! Even before I started, I was sporting a nice little headache and a knee that kept chinking so I was going to be happy to just finish 2 miles, let alone going for more...To top it all off, PMS is setting in by this time and so EVERYTHING was irritating the crap out of me i.e: swinging ponytail that kept hitting me on my neck, sweat dripping down the side of my face, the sound of my gasping for air uneven breathing, the ruts I kept having to dodge, and my need to pee so bad but wouldn't go because of the HUMONGO lizard that was guarding the restroom door....Insert crossed arms and pouty face here...I honestly hadn't been keeping track of how many days had passed, so when I logged my shameful 1.70 miles into Running Ahead, I was shocked when I saw that little graph bar so far away from my last run! I started counting, 1.2.3.4.5....My heart fell at day 5...But no wonder I had such a hard time of it! Wow, I'm never doing that again because I hate how much I hated myself for not running, and ultimately hobbling my progress like this because of it...Watch while I hang my head in shame...The good new is that I learned a lesson that will hopefully keep me on the right track, sometime to come:p Thank you for listening to me bitch moan. I am off to do some sit ups and push ups...Maybe this peace offering will help:p

10 comments:

  1. Aww don't beat yourself up, you're doing fine! I have to keep reminding myself of this too because I def beat myself up too!

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  2. Aw, everyone can't run everyday. Trust me it's ok that you missed 5 days. At least you went back out there and ran!

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  3. Awww don't do that to yourself... we all need vacation. Yeah yesterday sucked but today will be easier (or tomorrow) you don't need to sacrifice yourself to the "exercise gods" just because you took a small hiatus... you do a lot better than the rest of us... I am lucky to go running once a week!!

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  4. Hey, at least you went and ran!!! And I am totally pmsing this week too. I want to eat everything that isn't nailed down (and nibble at the stuff that is) and everything is making me cry or pissing me off. Running is that LAST thing I want to do, but it is the only thing that is making me feel better!

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  5. Today or tomorrow will be easier! You'll get your mojo back! You will be "super cool running lady" again in no time! Ick on that lizard :)

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  6. It's completely fine to take a break every once in a while! Maybe your body was saying "let me rest!"

    I know how hard it is to get back out there and run again.... but you did it! That's awesome girl.

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  7. Great job getting back out there! I always enjoy those runs after I have taken a break and haven't exercised...uggg. The sluggish, heavy feet--oh the fun! But now the ice is broken and you'll be soaring with the wind again in no time.

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  8. Don't feel bad! I went to the Dr. and they told me to take a few days off...well I took 1 1/2 weeks off. I just couldn't get back out there! I went running on Wednesday and totally sucked. I feel your pain :)

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  9. Im in the M's catching up haha. I missed so much lol but I did want to mention it was Chena that we went to for the hot springs. Bella is freakin adorable AND dont feel bad I havent ran in over two weeks lol and my diet plan? Not so hot. Back to it on Monday.

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  10. Hey there - i just found your blog and i love it!! It seems as though we blog in the same "circle" so im surprised i never came across yours before :)

    Anyhow - im commenting on this post because, like you were feeling here- that's going to be me in (possibly) tomorrow when i go back out again.. i've only run 2 times this month. pathetic.

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