It is amazing what a lack of motivation and a goal can do for ones training plan. I have little desire to actually work hard. In fact, the only time I work super hard during my workouts is when I am doing a WOD at the local crossfit box (used with my groupon).
I have lost my mojo. I am still active. I still break a sweat. I am still running and lifting weights. However, my intensity and drive has waned. Perhaps it is because I don’t have an event to train for. Perhaps it is because I am training by myself. I don’t know. But I need the extra push.
Last week was busy. Heck, every week is busy. I am just making excuses. Just being honest. I put myself and my health and fitness needs on the back burner.
Last week’s fitness:
Monday: CrossFit + 1.5 miles running
Tuesday: 1 mile run/walk
Wednesday: CrossFit + 1 mile run/walk
Thursday: 3.25 mile tempo run on treadmill
Friday: 1 mile evening run/walk with the dog
Saturday: 1 mile walk/run with the boys
I need to remember to make myself a priority. I need to remember to not only plan the boys summer fun activities… but to also plan out my fitness goals and plan. Without a plan I am basically setting myself up to fail… or become stagnant. I need to do it for myself.
It is not selfish. It is a good thing to put yourself first. When Mommy is happy… everyone else is happy. I need to remember to put my physical needs (my oxygen mask) on first… to set a happy, healthy precedent for the day.
That being said, I am always flexible with my goal fitness plan for the week. Below is what I have planned for this week. Nothing is set in stone. Life happens. But this is what I hope to accomplish.
This week’s fitness plan:
Monday: WOD (squats, push press, burpees) + (1/2 class) R.I.P.P.E.D.
Tuesday: bike ride with the boys + NTC strength session at home
Wednesday: CrossFit + 3 mile run
Thursday: easy treadmill run + GST (strength session)
Friday: Performance Swim Training (stepping outside my comfort zone here for this one!)
Saturday: 4 mile easy run
Janice says
Hugs! Don’t beat yourself up too much – something is better than nothing, and sometimes we just need to step back for a mental break in order to recharge our batteries before pushing ourselves at or near our limits. I have no doubt you’ll be back working your hardest once you’re mentally prepared to do so!
Rachel says
Thanks, friend! I do too. Right now I feel like I am in limbo. Not sure what my next goal is. Conflicted about different training methods and healthy lifestyle choices. I am just at a crossroads in my ‘fitness journey’ and I am not yet decided as to where I want to go yet. 😉
Yum Yucky says
Ive been pushing hard lately. Its been uncomfortable. Its easier to do it the easy way. But I push because theres more potential and “capable” in me, and I wanna come face to face with those two things. I want to live out my potential to the utmost. Rock on, Rachel. Push hard.