Nina brought up a good topic during my rambling of chocolate cravings with the connection of running. I don’t think this whole “training for a half marathon” has kicked in yet. I feel like I’m just doing something that I love to do. Nina and I only have two more months of training to go [...]
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What Happens After?
Posted in discipline on March 1, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Priorities and Productivity
Posted in discipline on January 22, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
These late-night runs, combined with the long days, are leaving me with very little energy at the end of the day. Yet, because the late-night runs get my heart rate up and the calories burning, I’m having trouble getting to sleep—and staying asleep—at night. As a result, I’m a zombie in the morning, and remain [...]
Definitely in Training
Posted in discipline, training on January 14, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Last night I worked until 6:00. Tuesdays are my one “early shift” of each week, where I work from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Also on Tuesday nights, I’ll be going to a C.S. Lewis discussion group in town from 6 to 8. Last night was our first meeting. Also on Tuesday nights, I’m supposed [...]
Bad Habits
Posted in discipline, nutrition on January 6, 2009 | 2 Comments »
As I head into training season, I’m forced to consider some of the bad habits I’ve developed in the past year.
Bad Habit #1: Not taking breaks. I can sit and work for hours and hours … without taking a break. I think it’s a workaholic tendency, but that’s no excuse. This time last year, I was taking breaks [...]
