As we all know, time management is key to being successful in any thing we do. This week has been a real struggle to find the time for running. I have tried to make time, but feel like I need to devote more time to my studies. I believe that is the right decision for now, but will have to reevaluate the time spent for studies and the time spent for training. I only have three months to get ready for my next half marathon.
I know that in the long term school is the most important, but I need the "me time" of running to maintain my sanity. I try to remain mindful that as long as I am working towards a better, more successful future, that I am enjoying "me time". Sometimes it is difficult to think of all the hours with my nose in a book as "me time" though.
When running I have time to reflect on the different aspects of what is going on in my life, and the most enjoyable time I have is spent with my girl April. I love when her and I run/walk around Burke Lake, it is good quality time spent with her, while still being able to give thought to my studies and the things I need to focus on for the days or week ahead.
Since you've already run half-marathons in the past, wouldn't you think 12 weeks is sufficient time to prepare? Or is it that you're working toward a big drop in your personal best time?
ReplyDeleteYou know, Mikayla and Jackie are also writing about time management...you should all share some pointers!
I have only been running for a little more then a year, and this is only going to be my third half-marathon. I still feel like a newbie to this sport.
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