So the other day I went back to strength training. The same training that Eric and I were doing in Alaska. In the beginning of the year it took a while for us to improve and even start to enjoy it. Well needless to say the past few months have taken a toll on my strength. I really didn't accomplish much, let alone close to what I was at. To make things worse, the squats had me walking funny for two days after! I am not sure if I should try to approach different methods of training now that I am in Seattle (ie. I now have access to things like gyms, fitness groups, crossfit ($$$$), and the such) or just get back into the swing of things.
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The problem with getting back into the swing of things is I have lost my motivation. It is way more fun after a long day of work to make a half-assed dinner, then lay on the couch with my wife and dog than train. The cool thing is we have been avoiding the half-assed dinners and are actually making some good food, but the laying on the couch has become my kryptonite.
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Soo...I have two options
1) Get my ass in gear before it gets huge
2) Get up in the mornings and train before work....
Option 1) is way more realistic than option 2), but only time will tell. I always feel wore out after work, so I may have to change my webisode to Before Work Workouts with Ed. Either way we will see. For the time being I have to start getting motivated and get my mojo back.
Any suggestions on how I can accomplish such a feat?
I was having to run before work this summer in order to beat the heat and combat the dreaded after-work exhaustion you are talking about. It took a lot of effort, but it was totally worth. Maybe enlist your wife or a friend to meet you for the early am meetups? You'll never bail on a friend!
ReplyDeleteI suggest people. Tell them you want to train with them then you kinda have to or you are a tool. #ioftentimesbecomethetoolwhotextsmorningornightsayingiambailing #butnotasoftenasibailonmyselfalone :)
ReplyDeleteWorkouts after work are hard, if I don't do them before dinner they don't get done. I would prefer to do them first thing in the morning but I would have to get up at 4 to do that and I like my sleep!
ReplyDeleteHope you find your groove soon! I go in spurts where I'm super motivated ...and then the total opposite. It happens.
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You just have to do it. The lazier you are, the more difficult it is to get out and do something. I say this from the comfort of my couch...
ReplyDeleteI have a gym recommendation in Seattle -- Zum! It's awesome. You'll be motivated to go just because it's such a cool gym. :)
ReplyDeleteBefore work is easier for me as well, except for the not wanting to get my butt out of bed early in the morning part...
ReplyDeleteThanks for all the suggestions everyone! I took Beth's advice and got out on a run last night....Interesting story there but I think I am going to save it for a post ;)
ReplyDeleteHi, I am new to your blog! I am not a morning runner during the week due to my one hour commute to work, but find just making myself go RIGHT after work does wonders for me!
ReplyDeleteI'm sure you will find a way to balance everything and find what works for you.
ReplyDeleteI have started doing push-ups before every run. Eventually, I want to get back into strength training as well. I just like running so much more....
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