I have been playing Whac-A-Mole with my snooze button over the past month, and unfortunately the alarm clock has been winning. That’s right I have fallen off the early bird wagon, and it’s time for a wake up call.
Last May I started a new training schedule and began waking up daily at 5 am to workout. I ran four mornings each week, cross trained the other two days, and on Sundays I slept in. I am happy to report, that I stuck with the 5 am training through the duration of marathon training and woke up early for almost four months. During that time I improved my Half Marathon time twice and also ran an unexpected 10k PR.
Since the Marathon I’ve been worn out and needed a break from running, or more specifically the constant training and excessive racing.
I started new job recently with an earlier start time and a longer commute. I also reverted back into my habits of staying up late, not getting enough sleep, and eating poorly.
It’s time for a wake up call.
This month I will start going to bed before 11 pm each night. When I wake up I will drink 12 ounces of water. I will eat a healthy breakfast that does not include sugar or caffeine, and pack my lunch.
I have started running again with my teammates on Wednesday nights and Saturday mornings, and I am ready to start a new strength training plan. The snooze button will not defeat me.
Run Cari 