Having Trouble Holding Back
Earlier this year, when I was just getting back into running after my injury, I formed a conservative year-long running plan, including weekly increases, and cutback weeks. It was a good plan, and I've tried my hardest to stick to it so far.
The problem? I can't stick to it! The whole point of making such a conservative plan in the first place was to prevent me from injuring myself again, but I can't seem to hold myself back. Last night I went out and ran 1.95 miles (I wanted to go further, but finally made my body stop). That's not a far distance by most people's standards, but I'm not supposed to hit 1.95 miles until the week starting April 19th. I've only been on this plan for 6 weeks now, and I'm already 2 months ahead of schedule!!!
On one hand, it makes me really happy that I can do that distance without injury, but on the other hand, it doesn't say much for my ability to learn from previous mistakes.
I want to start riding my bicycle to/from work again though, so maybe I'll use that as an excuse to cut back my weekly mileage for a while. I want to maintain fitness, but I don't want to push too hard!
Geeeeeeez, having self-restraint is HARD. :-(
The problem? I can't stick to it! The whole point of making such a conservative plan in the first place was to prevent me from injuring myself again, but I can't seem to hold myself back. Last night I went out and ran 1.95 miles (I wanted to go further, but finally made my body stop). That's not a far distance by most people's standards, but I'm not supposed to hit 1.95 miles until the week starting April 19th. I've only been on this plan for 6 weeks now, and I'm already 2 months ahead of schedule!!!
On one hand, it makes me really happy that I can do that distance without injury, but on the other hand, it doesn't say much for my ability to learn from previous mistakes.
I want to start riding my bicycle to/from work again though, so maybe I'll use that as an excuse to cut back my weekly mileage for a while. I want to maintain fitness, but I don't want to push too hard!
Geeeeeeez, having self-restraint is HARD. :-(