However, yesterday during my first run in over a month, I realized that like my run, I'm due for a bumpy ride. I hadn't done any substantial cardio work in a considerable time, and the 2-mile run to the gym that I'd done so many times before felt terrible. I averaged a little less than an 11-minute mile. That's like a hoppy jog, that felt like complete trash.
When times slow down, but simultaneously sped up as well, I am prone to just let the time go by. Just do what needs to be done. But as we all know, this doesn't generally get you ahead. What I now have to show for it is a lot of time on my couch and a crappy mile time.
1) It will probably be a few weeks/months before I even get a call back or job offer.
I took it very personally when one perfect job I thought I was perfect for didn't even warrant an email reply. Kind of a crushing blow, especially since I sent $30 overnighting my application so it would arrive in a professional envelope. I've put out feelers so far, and will probably not get any word until after the holidays.
2) It will take a solid two weeks of 4-5+ gym visits before I start feeling strong again.
Between the food poisoning, the lowered metabolism and the general slowness of the winter months, I also found that couldn't control my hear rate during my last gym session. Having nothing to really train for can really do a number on your "routine".
3) I will need to seriously stop spending money.
Yes, I can justify that it's Christmas and I need to buy gifts, and decorations, and make a thousand cookies. However, if I stand a chance at going on a seriously awesome trip I'm planning for March, I need to stop…
There. All three of the issues that always get me; things I seem to obsess about to no end.
Now, I can figure out my plan of attack.
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