happy 4th of july everyone ( a few days early, but the next few days are gonna be busy).
i will be running the peachtree road race (flying in and out of atlanta and running the race in 24 hours)...whew! but it will be fun. i cannot wait.
and then hanging out with the family the rest of the weekend. also hoping to fine tune a survey for this site and for running attire. i am very interested in starting a running attire line for women - specifically designed to meet the needs of women. so if you have any input please let me know...
tired today. drinking a coke zero for some extra energy. get to leave work at 4:30 today so that is great.
have a wonderful weekend!
michele
Thursday, July 2, 2009
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
Finding Time to Run
Some days I find it hard to squeeze running into my busy day (and night). There are only 24 hours in a day, and at times, I wish there were more hours.
Luckily, I truly love to run and most days, fitting it into my schedule is just something I do. It has become a part of my daily routine, like taking a shower, brushing my teeth, etc.
I do set two alarm clocks for 5:00 a.m. (I have a hard time with the initial wake up call), set my clothes and running shoes out in the bathroom the night before so they are there waiting for me (I have friends who actually sleep in their running clothes), and plan out in my head (the night before) whether I am going to run inside on the treadmill or outside. I prefer to run outside, but I don't like running alone in the dark.
Some days I will run a few miles (while it is dark and my husband is at the gym) on the treadmill. Meanwhile my 4 and 5 year old are still sleeping. The air conditioning unit upstairs helps drain the noise of the treadmill. I, also, have a baby monitor hooked up so I can tell when they get up. When my husband returns from the gym, I then go outside and run a few miles. And on the weekends I wait until it is light and run completely outside. I prefer running outside, but the treadmill mixes it up and works with my schedule.
While getting dressed for my run, I will plan out my run in my head. I don't "set it in stone", but I like to know what the plan is for my run. Will I be on the treadmill or running outside. If I am going to run outside, I will spend a few minutes visualizing where I will run. What streets, parks, etc. I find it inspiring and motivating to see myself running. And most days, that is the course I will run. And some days, I will deviate from "the plan" which is fine too. Once you get moving, it all comes together.
So just a few tips that work for me on finding time to run. Would love to hear from you too. Stick with me as I get this blog running.
We are all belladonnarunning!
Have a great day:)
Michele
So finding time can be tricky. But once you get in a running groove and a routine, it gets easier each day.
Luckily, I truly love to run and most days, fitting it into my schedule is just something I do. It has become a part of my daily routine, like taking a shower, brushing my teeth, etc.
I do set two alarm clocks for 5:00 a.m. (I have a hard time with the initial wake up call), set my clothes and running shoes out in the bathroom the night before so they are there waiting for me (I have friends who actually sleep in their running clothes), and plan out in my head (the night before) whether I am going to run inside on the treadmill or outside. I prefer to run outside, but I don't like running alone in the dark.
Some days I will run a few miles (while it is dark and my husband is at the gym) on the treadmill. Meanwhile my 4 and 5 year old are still sleeping. The air conditioning unit upstairs helps drain the noise of the treadmill. I, also, have a baby monitor hooked up so I can tell when they get up. When my husband returns from the gym, I then go outside and run a few miles. And on the weekends I wait until it is light and run completely outside. I prefer running outside, but the treadmill mixes it up and works with my schedule.
While getting dressed for my run, I will plan out my run in my head. I don't "set it in stone", but I like to know what the plan is for my run. Will I be on the treadmill or running outside. If I am going to run outside, I will spend a few minutes visualizing where I will run. What streets, parks, etc. I find it inspiring and motivating to see myself running. And most days, that is the course I will run. And some days, I will deviate from "the plan" which is fine too. Once you get moving, it all comes together.
So just a few tips that work for me on finding time to run. Would love to hear from you too. Stick with me as I get this blog running.
We are all belladonnarunning!
Have a great day:)
Michele
So finding time can be tricky. But once you get in a running groove and a routine, it gets easier each day.
running and thinking
while on the treadmill this morning (i have to alternate days on the treadmill and days outside because my husband and i alternate days of being in the house while the girls sleep), i realized how important your feedback is to this blog. i need your input.
i am going to add some pictures and "stuff" to jazz it up, but i want to hear from you. let me know what you would like to see on a blog. what topics do you want in relation to running for women? what would make you come to this blog? as a runner (any level runner, what do you need)? i am listening..send me your requests..
thank you:) i look forward to sis - sharing, inspiring, and supporting.
belladonnarunners unite!
i am going to add some pictures and "stuff" to jazz it up, but i want to hear from you. let me know what you would like to see on a blog. what topics do you want in relation to running for women? what would make you come to this blog? as a runner (any level runner, what do you need)? i am listening..send me your requests..
thank you:) i look forward to sis - sharing, inspiring, and supporting.
belladonnarunners unite!
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