I posted earlier about not getting enough sleep to run 7 miles this morning, and how I would have to do the jogger with wee one.
I thought this would be an issue because:
In reality, it was hot, I was tired, and I had a great time per minutes per mile.
I realized, after considering this and the fact that I had good runs this weekend during the day, when I’m not used to running, that I have grown complacent with early morning runs.
It is time to switch up my routine.
I ran 9:25 minute miles. The jogger did not slow me down. The heat didn’t stop me down. In fact, when I got done I felt even stronger than I have in a while.
So, I believe my new schedule will be on Mondays running with the jogger 3-4 miles after dropping my four year old off at school. Then my daughter and I can stop at the park after the run and play. I’ll do my 5 miler on Wednesday mornings, Thursdays remain the sprint run and bike or swim and Saturdays do my long morning run early, before the family wakes up.
I’m eager to see if running with the jogger one day per week improves my times the rest of the week.
I’m also going to have to make a point of pushing myself on those other days when I’m waking early still and going.
So, what can you do to switch up your routine and stop from growing complacent in your workout?
