I feel like I’ve been cutting myself way too much slack lately. I’ve been really half assing it with all my homework, I didn’t even remember to study for my test last night, and I’ve had all kinds of excuses for it. But the fact is, I’ve just been lazy, and when my grades come in, I have a feeling those excuses are going to seem pretty weak.
It’s been the same with exercise. I’ve been skipping a lot of my morning workouts, and telling myself I was just too tired to get out of bed. I wasn’t too tired at all. My bed was just too comfy.
So on Sunday night, I told myself this week would be different. I was going to do at least one morning workout whether I liked it or not. But then I couldn’t sleep on Sunday night, so Monday was out. Tuesday I was still tired from Sunday’s sleeplessness, and yesterday I just didn’t want to get out of bed. My alarm still went off at 5am each morning, but I promptly reset it for 6 every time. I didn’t feel guilty about it either. Maybe I am a bit too easy on myself, but sleep is important and I really like it. So basically the morning workouts didn’t happen at all. There’s a shock.
So, when we got sent home directly after the half hour psych test yesterday and I found myself with two extra hours, what do you think I did with them?
I went for a run. In the heat. And like a fool, I took the non shaded route. Maybe I was making up for my laziness by doing the hardest thing possible.
By the time I made it to my parents house I was absolutely dripping, and I still had to walk all the way back home with Lexie.
My appearance on that walk home was pretty phenomenal. Soaked with sweat, makeup smeared all over my face, and dragging my dog behind me.
I can only imagine what the neighbors must think of me.
But I feel like it was a pretty good way to make up for my laziness. Now, if I could only get myself to do my damn homework, we might really have something.
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oohhh… the nonshaded part of the street. I made the mistake of starting my long run out on that side this last weekend. It killed me and I ended up being short a mile.
Not always the badass I think I am…
I admire your ability to run in heat. I have to wake up at 6am if I’m going to spend time outdoors. But if I had so many cute workout tops like you…I might be able to make it! Hugs!
I’ve been horrendous sticking to anything lately. Other than soccer and a couple runs here and there, I have done NOTHING. It’s bad and I’ve been using the move (which has now lasted 2 weeks…) as a lame excuse. No more after today! You still look cute dripping with sweat, btw.
I end up dragging Jessie behind me on our walks too.
Morning workouts are just not something I’ll ever be able to maintain. Morning sleep is the best sleep. Way to go with the run. It totally made up for it.
I have been extremely lazy with workouts since getting back from my vacation. You’re right, I’m not too tired, my bed is just too comfy!!!
Holy moly…….
I wish we lived closer…because you look great and I need someone to kick my ass…or be lazy with
Morning workouts NEVER happen for me… no matter what! I just can’t bring myself to miss an extra 11/2 hours of sleep haha.
I will literally zig zag across the street during my run just to be in the shade. I need the shade!
I have totally been skipping morning workouts for hot afternoon ones too. And I think that perpetuates exhaustion and makes my bed even MORE comfortable. Ha ha ha. I am all for being easy on yourself
I can’t get out of bed to workout in the morning to save my life. It just doesn’t happen. I love sleep.
I say don’t be so hard on yourself
we all need little lazy breaks every now and then!
I think it has to do with the fact it’s summer…it’s hard to stick to anything. The fact that you can even run in the heat? Pretty impressive in my book!
Have a great weekend Leah!
I am so on the lazy train as well. Every night I tell myself I’m going to get up and run and it’s just not been happening lately. I’m not stressing too much over it though and plus I’ve got loads of excuses stockpiled to justify my decision.
Kudos to you for getting out there and busting out some miles in the crazy heat!
I’m sorry Leah, but i’ve been following this blog for awhile now and I feel I can say this…do you really think your neighbors were shocked?
Good for you for sweating through a tough workout. One of us might as well be working hard…and I vote for you.