For the past couple of weeks I've been doing some trial and errors trying to find a routine that works for me. I've been trying to fit in a workout more frequently for the longest time but never really truly stuck to one. I commute over an hour to and from work so a big part of my day is gone by the time I get home so working out was never a priority. There was always an excuse not to workout regardless of how many workout videos I see on YouTube that are only 30minutes long. I even see some that are only 15minutes or less!
Whenever I get that sudden urge to work out I start off pretty well but it never lasts more than 2 weeks ... horrible I know. It was time for a change.
I slowly made small changes to my regular routine from getting up just 5 minutes earlier to limiting how much TV I watch so that I can get more shut eye time. So far so good. It's been a little over 2 weeks now and I think I've found what works for me. Of course every now and then I switch things up a little and continue to make tweaks here and there. It's not perfect but it's on it's way.
As part of my work out I've downloaded Nike+ Running App on my phone so that I can track my run. A part of me is a little competitive so I always try to beat my last run either going farther or faster. It's easy and kind of nice to be able to track my work out, as I started to add running into my routine I've noticed that its starting to motivate me to run more. I'm constantly checking to see how much I've improved since the beginning and see the results really makes me a bit giddy. Now I'm a beginner so I'm not comparing myself with anyone else but seeing myself improve feels kind of nice. Of course there are days where I'm not doing so well but hey I made it to the track and that's what counts.
What also motivated me to start running was because my friend signed me up for the Firecracker Run in Chinatown. I was determined to start training for it even though I only signed up for a 5k, hey everyone needs to start somewhere. It pushed me to want to train because I'm thinking CRAP MY RUN IS COMING UP! Trust me, we signed up I think over 6 months ago and once January came by I was in panic mode and was like I really need to start training for this. Yeah, you may think 5k isn't much and it's not like it's a half marathon or even a full marathon. It's not really something you have to train for plenty of people walk it but I didn't want to be that person. My competitive side kicked in and I really wanted to get a good time or well a personal record.
My goal for this run is to do a 10minute mile. So far I've been borderline. Some days I can do it some days I'm close. There is I believe a mile of an uphill for the run this Sunday and it makes me nervous because that's what's going to slow me down. Well good luck to me on that...
Hope this will be a start of something for me.
