- 2019 Race Schedule (so far):
- 3/24 Oakland Running Festival (more to come)
- 4/28 SLO Half Marathon
5-4 Wildflower (Thanks BibRave)Canceled- 8-11 Oaktown Half (Thanks BibRave)
Thy name is Slacker and last week I lived up to it.
I have this bad habit of sinking into a dark hole when I get stressed and anxious. Some people run the feelings out but that just gives me too much time alone with my own thoughts. Instead I tend to watch too much TV while reading or trying to and playing word searches on my phone. Productive? Not so much. Distracting, yes.
I had a big A-race planned for the year but I hadn’t announced it here. Good thing a the planned race suddenly changed locations, dates and dropped my distance. Grrrr! Then I received news that another race I was running was canceled. Is fate trying to tell me something????
I was also feeling a little bit of pressure on running because of a running group app. Which made me respond like a teenager and do the opposite. Which is to not run. I was stressed because of a work situation, well situation isn’t the right word- more like possible opportunity. And it’s making me a little anxious.
So did I do anything last week?
Thursday- 1.6 miles
I was feeling fussy and wanted a change. I decided to see what I get in around the lake path. I may have lights but I won’t run at the lake after dark. But I was hoping I get in something. That something turned out to be 20 minutes. A slow walk to begin and then I ran until it was time to quit.
So yeah, it was a very Slacker- like week. Also very hermit like. Here’s to digging myself out this week.
How was your week?
Slacker Runner 
You’re in the wrong SR group if they are pressuring you to run! I think I lucked out – our group doesn’t care, LOL. We are there to support each other, and I think that is so much more important! I think it’s good to leave it if it is causing you stress!
I don’t recall you telling me about the work opportunity! I’ll get with you later. 😉
I did run 2 miles this morning – in 25 mph wind! UGH. But, I haven’t run since last Friday… 1 mile on the TM. The weather has been too random, cold, cold rain and sleety for to get out there! I bought a new protein powder, too – this morning was my first time to use it (quite honestly, I just want a powder I can pick up at the store, mix with some water and be done! The occasional smoothie is just a bonus!) and it’s awful! I mix one scoop of Amazing Greens in, and that green is way over powering the protein… I guess, instead of just staring at it – I’ll go turn it into a smoothie right quick, add in some frozen berries will help!
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Frozen fruit always helps! I hate the wind, the wind makes me cancel a run quicker than anything else. Our weather has been a little cuckoo too, is it Spring yet??? I’ll text you about the other issues. 🙂
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I’m sorry to hear you’re stressed out. I hope things begin to look up soon!
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It’s been a week but I’m choosing to look on the bright side!
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Gosh hope this week is better for you!
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It’s been interesting, thank you!
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You’re most welcome.
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I’m really sorry to hear the SR group felt like pressure on you to run. It sounds like it was a good decision to leave if it was causing stress in your life. I hope things are going better soon!
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Things changed a lot over the last year and it just wasn’t a good fit for me anymore. It was hard making that choice though. I loved the camaraderie of the Slack channel though.
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I understand that and I’m sure it was a hard decision because you were with the group for quite some time.
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Agree with Donna… if you felt the group app meant you had to run, it’s good you quit! I think we were more concerned about boosting and quizzing, though, but I can see how the pressure felt different. I’m sorry for my part
But I hope the stress starts to relieve itself, soon! And urgh! that’s so frustrating about the race! I hope you get a bright and shiny “a” race at a time that’s good for you!
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urgh… that came off badly. I meant, it’s good you did what you felt needed to be done for you… we miss you, of course, and I know it was a hard decision!
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It wasn’t just the running, it was just no longer a fit for me. I didn’t want to leave you guys, I loved how much everyone got along, it was just time to move on. It’s hard to articulate.
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I think I understand what you mean, Fallon. I am happy to still be able to chat on wordpress and I hope that things are better for you already this week! Hug!
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