So my January running has been a little less than ideal. My goal for the winter running was to clear 15 miles a week, but, uh, that has not been happening. December was close, but I am embarassed to admit how little running I have done so far this month. Let's just say that I am way, way under par.
It doesn't help that this month has been absolutely frigid, so my motivation to go out has been very low. Today it was 15 degrees when I went out for my 4 miles, but with the sun out it was bearable. We had a couple of days where the high was 8, 10, 12 degrees and I didn't even consider those days at all.
I guess I am a big baby. I never said I was tough. In fact, I rather enjoy snuggling under a blanket on the sofa and looking at the icy roads, knowing that I won't be running on them that day.
But then I look at my meager mileage on RA(www.runnersadvantage.com)and I feel my base slipping away.
I'm still pretty indifferent. I'm not training for anything. Winter running to me is simply there to maintain my base and keep my sanity. Come late February the tides will begin to turn and I am going to have to grit my teeth and get out there. In the meantime I am enjoying the respite and praying for a heat wave.
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I had a fall slump--
38 miles in Sept (after 124 in Aug!)
32 in Oct
30 in Nov
39 in Dec
I guess I just needed the break. I'm up to 70 in Jan so far (remember, it's not really "winter" here, and we haven't even had our typical rain). I was worried about never being the same, but you're like me--I've been running for years and years, and though it took a bit to come back (and I thought that a 10 min mile would feel fast to me forever!), I now feel it coming back.
Be easy on yourself.
Wow. You are such an inspiration! Next time I have trouble heading downstairs to work out, I'm going to imagine trying to go outside!!!
Thanks for the perspective Heather. It is hard to "step back" sometimes and see the big picture. I guess if I lived in a more moderate climate I would still have the inevitable slumps. And I do believe that our bodies need the rest sometimes, a little time to recover.
Vanessa, I am the opposite. I can't imagine working out inside, lol! Your blog inspires me too~
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