I was working on my project schedule for work on the train going home last night. I have an incredible amount of work that needs to be done over the next few months. I couldn’t help but wonder if this is going to put a cramp in my race schedule as well.
For the most part I planned on running four days a week for the better part of the year, with peak weeks hitting around 80K/50M. This really is not a lot considering I want to run several 50K, a 50-mile, and perhaps a 100K race this year.
The worst problem that I foresee at this point is the external forces that are mentally distracting me from my training/racing. These include increased workload, my wife’s continuing search for a new job, and the need to complete various household projects when warm weather arrives. I am also hoping that we can take a vacation to visit my folks and kids in New York in the autumn, but this on hold for the moment.
So as race season quickly approaches I realize I am carrying far too much baggage, so I am concentrating on keeping an open mind and remaining flexible. I will concentrating on trying to make the best of each workout session and hopefully will at least maintain my current fitness level.
I will try to keep up with my blogging, but many of you know how hard that is sometimes. The next month or two will be especially challenging as I fight to meet several project deadlines. If you don’t hear from me as much, rest assured that I am lurking in the background, I’m totally addicted to reading your blogs and will continue to do so even if I can always leave a comment.
So tonight I want to run at least a 16K/10M run. I will probably move my long run from Saturday morning to Friday after work, my wife has plans for this fit old body of mine on Saturday (keep your mind out the gutter, she means helping with the Spring cleaning ;-)
Man, gutter thoughts are way more fun that spring cleaning thoughts. And by the way, isn't spring like March or April? You should get another month off!
No worries about the blogging, as you've said, many of us have been there. I go for the option of reading and not commenting when I'm feeling rushed too. I think we all do!
Take the time to refocus and hit important stuff. What are we anyway? Just other regular folks struggling with life:)
You can pull it all off, just as you do in a race. All the best to you.
Take your time to organize the life at the best, I am with Backofpack, no worries about the blogging. Because of my hectic life I decided to write only one post every week.
it's hard to incorporate everything into a life. step by step will do....
Hi Jack,
I just wanted to say thanks for checking in on me through my tough times. I'm impressed that you weren't scared away by my harse or depressing posts. Thanks for accepting me and being there for me even when I am down, not many people are willing to do that. I am not a blog reader, but I wanted to make sure you knew that I noticed your caring.