Monday, January 25, 2010
Running on Empty
I don't know if it is a lack of maturity, sheer laziness, or just lack of desire, but I have never for the life of me been inspired to eat properly. In the past I think I generally took in enough of the right nutrients just because of the sheer volume of food I was eating, but when i'm not training hard I think I am chronically undernourished. The year before last I started to read the Chris Charmichael book and started to pick a few things up but I have long since regressed into my poor diet. I just really can't bring myself to it. The main problem is I just don't get the satisfaction out of food that other people do, I think anyway. The brief moments of eating food, even when it tastes good just never becomes the payoff that inspires me to spend the time preparing it. I realize there are some quick and easy good meals out there, and I suppose I should just learn them, but even then I don't get any enjoyment out of going to the grocery store and finding the ingredients. Anyway I am just writing nonsense because I always come to the same conclusion, I need to get off my lazy ass and respect my body more and just fuckin learn it as much as I loathe it. Yes I said loathe. So I think this time I am just going to jump into it and hope it sticks, like actually go out this week end and cook some meals for the week, lunches and what not, plan the meals to make during the week, buy the damn ingredients and all that bullshit haha. I suppose I should commit myself to a month of it and see if the benefits convince me to stick with it. I have been living on my own for 10 years, bout time I got with the program. For whatever reason I have comment moderation on, so i'm going to turn it off and if anyone has some good advice or recipes that are quick and easy, feel free to spill some knowledge out!
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
TIRED
Not sure if its the running or if I am depressed, probably both. One of the worst things about getting back in shape is that a 35min run actually takes quite a bit out of you, sad, but true. I have been running every other day for 35-45mins and it has been pretty great in general, but totally crashing later in the day. I am really looking forward to my body adjusting to the load, and hopefully naturally adjusting to the increased calorie demands.
I met up with the group on saturday which was really nice. It has been months, many months, since I have met up with them and its great to see not much has changed. There are a few new faces(to the group), and it was good just to see everyone who I haven't been able to connect with in a long time. Of course I could only chat with them on the warm up because I had to take up the rear, and only for half the workout! The good and bad thing about that was the fact that it didn't much bother me that I was back there! I suppose I didn't mind it because I can accept where my fitness level is, but it would have been nice if a little part of me wished I was up there with Steve and Richard.....oh well, i'll give it some time. And in all fairness even when I was fit last spring I had a hard time keeping up to them in the park. Regardless, I am enjoying the return and looking forward to being able to do a long run one of these days.
I met up with the group on saturday which was really nice. It has been months, many months, since I have met up with them and its great to see not much has changed. There are a few new faces(to the group), and it was good just to see everyone who I haven't been able to connect with in a long time. Of course I could only chat with them on the warm up because I had to take up the rear, and only for half the workout! The good and bad thing about that was the fact that it didn't much bother me that I was back there! I suppose I didn't mind it because I can accept where my fitness level is, but it would have been nice if a little part of me wished I was up there with Steve and Richard.....oh well, i'll give it some time. And in all fairness even when I was fit last spring I had a hard time keeping up to them in the park. Regardless, I am enjoying the return and looking forward to being able to do a long run one of these days.
Monday, January 11, 2010
Sucker for Punishment
Last semester I decided in the first week of classes that I would transfer out of a course I needed to re-take and into the hardest course I have taken to date. This more or less set me up for a super busy fall. Turns out masochism extends beyond running because I am doing it to myself again. OK, not nearly as bad but I am now transferring from a 6 credit course involving a thesis paper(with quite a bit of overlap) and a lot of discussion into two math classes. The drawback isn't so much the work involved but the interest level. Anyhow, this time around running will not be sacrificed, which brings me to today.
I have been running now for about 14 years or so but it still always shocks me how great it feels when you start up again after a layoff. Even though I am sore and tired, I am just happier, and feel better all around. I may not get into great shape over the next few months but my number one goal will be to remain consistent and stay in touch with that feeling which often dissipates as you start grinding through training. Today I was up to 40mins in the pouring rain and really enjoyed it despite the slightly sore calves, hamstrings, groin, left compartment.....the list goes on! It is going to be nice to be light and fluid again that is for sure. Goal for the week: meet up with the group on sunday and do 45mins, ambitious I know....
I have been running now for about 14 years or so but it still always shocks me how great it feels when you start up again after a layoff. Even though I am sore and tired, I am just happier, and feel better all around. I may not get into great shape over the next few months but my number one goal will be to remain consistent and stay in touch with that feeling which often dissipates as you start grinding through training. Today I was up to 40mins in the pouring rain and really enjoyed it despite the slightly sore calves, hamstrings, groin, left compartment.....the list goes on! It is going to be nice to be light and fluid again that is for sure. Goal for the week: meet up with the group on sunday and do 45mins, ambitious I know....
Thursday, January 7, 2010
Day One...
OK, this is legit.
I almost can't believe myself this time but really, today I have started running. Not training, running. After a slack summer of passive healing and low motivation and an impossibly busy fall I dusted off the tights and running shoes and headed out into the cool evening air. Sounds nice so far right, but it was pretty uncomfortable, no major pains, a little discomfort in the left compartment, and some gut discomfort but on the whole, not bad, until this joker in track pants and a hoodie decided to chase me! I wasn't going fast by any means and I actually said 'good work' when he went by because he dogged me for at least a mile then moved past me at a decent clip. I'll give him some credit, but he didn't need to kick me when i'm down, ha! Anywho, it was really nice to get out there and clear out the lungs. It actually made me remember how painful it was not to be training in the fall, which is my absolute favorite time to run. I'll have to make the best of the winter months when it isn't raining and snowing, however on Richard's orders i'll be easing into things nice and slow. At this point and probably no where in the near future do I have any racing goals, but will focus on becoming consistent, healthy and enjoying the sport. It is pretty safe to say i'll do the Sun Run and the Times Colonist because they are a couple of my favorite runs out there, but not necessarily race them, and I am going to have to make a decision on registering for the Knee Knacker pretty soon.
In other news, I am well into this semester and busy as ever, but looking forward to classes where I can delve a little more into my interests. I would say most people, myself included tend to learn easier and with more depth when you get to learn about something you have a vested interest in, and something that is more or less tangible.
Well that is about all for now, I am really looking forward to the next few months of a little better balance in life, and also meeting up with the group for some weekend and perhaps even weekday runs since I have relatively few afternoon commitments. I hope the holidays treated everyone well. Happy trails!
I almost can't believe myself this time but really, today I have started running. Not training, running. After a slack summer of passive healing and low motivation and an impossibly busy fall I dusted off the tights and running shoes and headed out into the cool evening air. Sounds nice so far right, but it was pretty uncomfortable, no major pains, a little discomfort in the left compartment, and some gut discomfort but on the whole, not bad, until this joker in track pants and a hoodie decided to chase me! I wasn't going fast by any means and I actually said 'good work' when he went by because he dogged me for at least a mile then moved past me at a decent clip. I'll give him some credit, but he didn't need to kick me when i'm down, ha! Anywho, it was really nice to get out there and clear out the lungs. It actually made me remember how painful it was not to be training in the fall, which is my absolute favorite time to run. I'll have to make the best of the winter months when it isn't raining and snowing, however on Richard's orders i'll be easing into things nice and slow. At this point and probably no where in the near future do I have any racing goals, but will focus on becoming consistent, healthy and enjoying the sport. It is pretty safe to say i'll do the Sun Run and the Times Colonist because they are a couple of my favorite runs out there, but not necessarily race them, and I am going to have to make a decision on registering for the Knee Knacker pretty soon.
In other news, I am well into this semester and busy as ever, but looking forward to classes where I can delve a little more into my interests. I would say most people, myself included tend to learn easier and with more depth when you get to learn about something you have a vested interest in, and something that is more or less tangible.
Well that is about all for now, I am really looking forward to the next few months of a little better balance in life, and also meeting up with the group for some weekend and perhaps even weekday runs since I have relatively few afternoon commitments. I hope the holidays treated everyone well. Happy trails!
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