Week one of training for the MCM (the cool way to say Marine Corps Marathon, I guess). I have to admit that it's day two and I'm tired and a little sore - that's what I get for taking a 3-month hiatus. However, today during the day I had a lot more energy than I usually do. This will be the first real week of training, since last week I was a bum and ran only a little, and sporadically at that.
To keep myself motivated, I decided to use a little something that used to get me excited to run when I ran cross country in high school. It was a simple Excel file that kept track of the miles I ran. I would always run a little more to go over what was prescribed in a week. I thought it was so cool back then, and right now I'm excited about this little beauty I created...
Ta da! Isn't it great?!! Don't hate or be jealous - I can make one for you, too.
I can't believe how much of a nerd I am, getting excited about a simple spreadsheet that shows me how far I am running in a given week. You should see how excited I get in my spreadsheets on steroids class... it's cool stuff.
Now if I could only create something so cool to keep me motivated this semester. It's been tough to get into this last semester and I don't know why. Maybe the excitement of graduation, tirelessly searching for jobs, getting into the groove of a new semester where I don't have at least 20 credit hours, or waiting for our baby girl? Take your pick, it's probably at least one of those. Any suggestions on how to regain motivation...or find a job?
2 comments:
Very cool!
I just want to point out one small reality that may hit you pretty hard in the next week or two- you have a baby coming. Babies are usually accompanied by extreme sleep deprivation, even for new dads.
But, if you can stick with this plan even with a newborn then you really can accomplish anything, as I've always suspected.
I love spreadsheets and they are huge motivators for me also! We are so related. I love too mark off and note my accomplishments it sure helps sticking to your goal.
But I agree with Brooke babies bring change. Good luck with your training.
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