Don’t you just hate it when life gets in the way of running?
I have a big work related project taking off this year, and it just started to get really busy. Deadlines, budgets, conference calls and constant texting of clients and bosses are really getting in the way of me having a decent running life. What the hell?
I’m determined this year, to not get into the mental trap of prioritizing work first. So often, I will skip my morning run and get to work early and promise myself to work out in the evening. Of course, that never happens because come 7pm, I’m exhausted and the last thing I want to go do is run when my sofa and roommate are calling me to relax with them.
Yesterday, I literally forced myself to run around the block. It was the best I could do given the rude awakening to a barrage of emergency emails and a budget deadline that threw my morning routine off. I was tempted for a second to jump straight into the car and go to work, but I knew that I would be even more mad at myself later when I crashed into my bed without having made any attempt to run.
So this is what I managed. Literally, a run around the block:
Sometimes in life though, things get really small before they get really big, like a caterpillar that confines itself to a tiny cocoon before it grows wings and flies, we sometimes have to knuckle down and do the work infront of us before life gets big again.
Times like this remind me how important it is to stay true to myself, I know running and exercise bring me so much happiness, so for me, I have to grant myself permission to do this. Staying true to my values, as compromised and as tiny an effort as that may look, will pay off in the long term.
What do you do when life gets in the way of your bliss?
I was just asking myself what to do about my life getting in the way I my training! With my new career I’ve switched from 5, 8 hour days to 3 (ish), 12 hour days and I’m not sure how I’m going to fit it in!
Honestly? I panic. I spin. I imagine the worst. I worry. Then, I shut up and do the work. At some point, I get into a “sweat the pain away”. And as soon as I figure out that it won’t work, I take a deep breath and remind myself how far I’ve come, and how hard I’ll work to keep from undoing it all. Eventually, I get through it.
Life keeps shifting on us. Let the run and crossfit be your centering force. You’ll be fine.
Early morning workouts. I can’t say I like getting up early, but if it’s the only option, I’ll do it. I have learned that once I’m out there and doing it, I enjoy a morning run.
I’ve been in the same trap, trying to make running fit into a life built without running…already starting my day at 5 am, so no “earlier” to back up to; have not explored places to run at night (it isn’t the safest neighborhood after dark). Maybe a literal “run around the block” is exactly what I need!
I’m lucky enough to have a run buddy so no matter how tired, how busy, I can’t let her down and cancel at the last minute.
Life completely got in the way of running on Monday and Tuesday, I can’t do early mornings unless I’m meeting someone and I don’t have a running buddy so it only works for PT sessions.
Apart from earlier this week when I was in meetings/at clinic and I couldn’t escape I have developed a sense of ‘it’s my lunchtime I’m going to use it how I want’ and will leave my desk and go for a run whatever perils are in my inbox, I’ve found it’s the only way – be selfish – unless someone is going to die in that 30-60mins you’re away from your desk…… and really, unless you’re in the medical profession it’s unlikely
I want to do that too – but I don’t have a shower at work… do you think that’s a problem?!
I guess it depends on who you share an office with and how much you’ll smell! We’re lucky enough to have showers so it’s ok, although yesterday my office was empty so I didn’t bother showering!
When life gets in the way, I typically rebel – shirking school-related duties for a yoga class or something, which is also not the solution. I’m also a morning runner, and the other night it was painful to force myself on the treadmill, but I was relieved afterward. Some days I think finding Balance is my life’s quest.
yeah – that balance is so important, but so elusive
I run early. I will get up at 5am if I have to, but I would go crazy if I missed out on a run. I think you have to just try and make time for it where you can and even if it is just running a block at least you got out there and did something. Something is always better than nothing.
A run is a run no matter how far. Good for you for getting some fresh air. Sometimes I have to drag my butt off the couch for runs too, especially at the end of a long day. But lucky me that my boyfriend will nicely remind me that I will be mad the next day if I don’t get at least a little run in. That or I will do a semi-quick crossfit workout, the shorter it is the harder I make it!
It’s awesome you made it around the block. I want to go through some more of your blogs.
To answer the question: I have chronic migraines, so I’m very familiar with life getting in the way of… well, not just running, but life. 
I stay focused on the positive and the wonderful blessings I receive. Congratulations on your project. 
I get migraine-type headaches too, they’re awful and I’ve had to quit crossfit recently to avoid them… I feel your pain.
Very happy we stumbled across each other
They are terrible, but I remain hopeful. I hope your approach to avoidance has helped! I’m glad you stopped by our blog, too. Amazing the things you share with “strangers.”
I’ve nominated you for the Very Inspirational Blogger Award
http://blessedwiththunderthighs.com/2013/02/09/ive-been-nominated/
The only thing that works for me is waking up ridiculously early and putting in those miles or gym sessions before the whole world wakes up and starts bothering me