The DFW 3-day is quickly approaching (15 weeks away??), and I'm struggling with training in a BAD way! I don't even have a good excuse because I'm physically capable in every way, shape, or form. In face, I'm physically in NEED of some good training walks.
I'd love to blame it on this hot Texas summer, but when my 54 year old Dad walks at least 5 miles every day around noon... well, it just makes me look bad. I've tried to convince myself that it's because of my work schedule that I can't walk. I'd have to get up at 5 a.m. to get a decent walk in. I've tried setting my alarm to get up and walk, but I never actually get up. Then, I promise myself that I WILL walk in the evening. The evening comes and goes... and alas, I just go to bed.
Really, I'm just full of sh... excuses :) There is absolutely no reason I have not been training the way I should. I'm just lazy and unmotivated right now. I can't put my finger on what is causing this lack of motivation. It's not just with the 3-day. It's with everything. However, the 3-day is what will kill my body when it's not prepared come November, and I want to walk all 60 miles with no blisters, no injuries, NOTHING stopping me!
I guess I better get myself in gear. Just make myself get up and walk. Perhaps I need to make myself a sticker chart...
I am also training for DFW 3 day and I know your pain. I am very sensitive to the heat, so I will use the 100+ temps as a reason not to walk, but I found a gym that gave me 3 months free so I'm walking on the treadmill, doing zumba classes and trying to get the hang of the elliptical. I know it's not perfect and doesn't give me all the ups and downs I need (especially for curbs, eesh!), but I figure it's better than trying to train in a month. Hope your struggle gets better.
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