Wednesday, January 23, 2013

Winter Blues

Lately I've been feeling kind of lethargic (aka lazy). I've been sick with a head cold for the past week and that has got me a little unmotivated. Then, I went on a super fun vacation where I didn't make time to run. Now, I'm back home and the temps are super cold (like single digits with wind chills in the negative double digits) and I'm turning into a big old baby. The motivation just isn't there. I really need to suck it up, buttercup, and get out there. I have the right gear and I know I will get my motivation back, I just want to vent a little bit. (Isn't that part of the purpose of a blog? At least, that is part of the purpose of this post...)

With my lazy feelings this past week, I'm thinking a PR for the F^3 Half Marathon is out the window. Plus, with how cold it has been, who knows if the course will be icy, snowy, sleety... You never know what Chicago weather can bring. If the course is slick, I'm not going to risk getting injured since I'm naturally prone to being a little clumsy. So my game plan now is just to go out there and have some fun... and maybe also try for another sub 2... We'll see what happens.

Last winter was pretty mild with only a few cold days so I feel I have forgotten what a real Chicago winter feels like. Unfortunately, it fees like this. I know once I get out there and do it a few times, it won't be so bad. I've had fun running in the winter!
I just need to get out and get moving! Have you had problems with some self-motivation with the cooling temps? What did you do to get yourself out of a funk?

And thanks for all of your kind words on yesterday's post. I am still on cloud 9 and probably will be for a little while yet. That is, until I have to register and take Level 2...

12 comments:

  1. I've been feeling the exact same way. I think I'm going to use this an as excuse to really get some good use out of my gym membership.

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  2. Yep, same here. NO desire to run in this cold. Let me know if you figure out how to find your motivation. Right now I have a feeling the F^3 is going to be...interesting.

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  3. It is a good time of year to be lazy if you don't want to fight the elements outside! My F^3 Half may be out the window entirely. I will decide tomorrow based on how my ankle feels.

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  4. well, i hope for everyone's sake, the weather warms up on Saturday for this race. either way, it's always about having fun, right?? :)

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  5. Yeah, I'd like to think that too. Maybe that can be my motivation?

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  6. Haha, thanks. I'm thinking some run dates with friends might help...

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  7. I know, right? Yes, it should ALWAYS be about having fun! Usually when it isn't, that's when I start self-destructing...

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  8. This weather is killing me. And turning me into a crazy bitch. It's not fun. Somehow though, I've motivated myself to workout almost daily. This keeps me tolerable to other humans.

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  9. Haha, yes. This weather can turn anyone into a crazy person, honestly! Kudos to you for staying motivated!

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  10. The weather is awful haha! You're right though, last winter was so mild, I've forgotten what a real Chicago winter is like. I've been running on the treadmill but I really need to suck it up and go run outside!

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  11. Ugh! Sorry to hear you are feeling this way! From the comments, it's seems a lot of people are. I am a weirdo who doesn't mind the cold. My motivation issues come in the spring :(

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