tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2280571059554402649.post8939450374665375695..comments2023-10-20T11:01:58.421-05:00Comments on 5 Miles Past Empty: Negative or Positive?5 Miles Past Emptyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16542419394717296576noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2280571059554402649.post-50051797247360492052011-07-09T11:55:27.165-05:002011-07-09T11:55:27.165-05:00I know I'm late on the uptake but I have a pre...I know I'm late on the uptake but I have a pretty erratic work schedule and I get hives if I miss a workout but somedays I have to work longer hours than originally planned... and I am NOT a morning workout person. I am NOT an elite runner like you so I realize you need different things then I do but I try to tell myself that whatever I can do is good. I keep a deck of cards and bust out a twenty minute body weight strength routine on breaks. When I worked at an office I used to take bathroom breaks to bust out push ups and tricep dips in the restroom. I took power walks on lunch breaks. And I workout at night better then in the morning so I do cardio at night. I never want to, I'm always tired after a full day of work, but I just put on my workout gear and that gets me out the door. HOpe you find your happy place!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2280571059554402649.post-3431906611781805632011-07-07T23:18:34.927-05:002011-07-07T23:18:34.927-05:00Amanda, you're beautiful. Loved the pictures a...Amanda, you're beautiful. Loved the pictures at the end.<br /><br />So you hit snooze. No biggie, you still got your workout in. Like you said, maybe you're just an evening person. Nothin' wrong with that!!<br /><br />The valedictorian of my graduating class did his homework in the bathtub. True story. He'd draw a *bubble* bath, put a board across the tub and write a 3 page paper. Sometimes he'd be in there for hours and his mom would bring him dinner in the bathroom. <br />He now makes 6 figures for a tech company.<br /><br />Moral of the story - do it YOUR WAY. As long as you get it done, thats all that matters!<br /><br />And again I say, you're beautiful!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2280571059554402649.post-50816814511578238872011-07-07T22:11:19.031-05:002011-07-07T22:11:19.031-05:00I always regret when I give into temptation and hi...I always regret when I give into temptation and hit the Snooze button. Getting out of bed is definitely the hardest part of a workout.Cory Reesehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04211348156621152998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2280571059554402649.post-39271181383170541932011-07-07T20:21:25.370-05:002011-07-07T20:21:25.370-05:00Nothing wrong with an evening workout right? Is t...Nothing wrong with an evening workout right? Is that when you are at your best?<br /><br />Plan your meals and snacks...maybe move your alarm clock to another area in yoru bedroom so you have to get up to turn it off?Jess @ Blonde Ponytailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01241567668546859036noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2280571059554402649.post-4590482139513436812011-07-07T16:33:37.483-05:002011-07-07T16:33:37.483-05:00Girl. You. Rock.
Love the photos.
Freaking ador...Girl. You. Rock. <br /><br />Love the photos. <br />Freaking adore you. <br /><br />It's all in the [cuss word] planning. <br />Keep those happy tempo shorts close by. Every other morning @ 5am. <br /><br />You. Are. Awesome.Emzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12802735566381095035noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2280571059554402649.post-48291717268401761232011-07-07T15:16:14.218-05:002011-07-07T15:16:14.218-05:00Run at night, Bring a picnic dinner to a park/trac...Run at night, Bring a picnic dinner to a park/track and have the kids/dad eat together while you run a speed workout, split your run with half in the morning half at night (two miles each time or something, since two miles only takes around twenty minutes), do a workout video after the kids go to bed (30 day shred only takes 20 minutes), run at lunch time. Good luck!Rhubarbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16848959136546516371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2280571059554402649.post-51069640146853681982011-07-07T12:22:16.490-05:002011-07-07T12:22:16.490-05:00cute pics! great job getting in a runcute pics! great job getting in a runTriciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16665644808858115598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2280571059554402649.post-5672428999678528322011-07-07T10:49:59.492-05:002011-07-07T10:49:59.492-05:00Ooooh, weights workout on the back porch! Great id...Ooooh, weights workout on the back porch! Great idea! Although we are jammed in so tight with our neighbors, I'd be giving off a good show. AWESOME that you made it out for a run and love the pics!<br /><br />You'll get the hang of the new routine and do what needs to be done, I know it!Marlenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08230997094889375925noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2280571059554402649.post-14784047817351502802011-07-07T10:22:50.898-05:002011-07-07T10:22:50.898-05:00I've just started running in the mornings. An...I've just started running in the mornings. And like you, I have a VERY hard time giving up that extra hour of sleep. Today my snooze button won the battle. I'll have to make it up tonight!Beckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08619494956104008413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2280571059554402649.post-5761084920681653782011-07-07T08:28:59.475-05:002011-07-07T08:28:59.475-05:00Getting use to really early morning will just take...Getting use to really early morning will just take a bit of time - once you are in a new routine it won't seem that bad at all! I have to be to work around 5 so my runs start at 3! I sometimes do what Christina said... change into your workout clothes before going to bed and it makes jumping out of bed for your run a LOT easier:)Christiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13485070247433437203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2280571059554402649.post-41057062945436056272011-07-07T05:04:02.478-05:002011-07-07T05:04:02.478-05:00I'm pretty sure the "spelling" is du...I'm pretty sure the "spelling" is duper ;)<br /><br />I had an internship my senior year as a desk jockey from 9-5. I packed a ton of food and used my lunch break to run. I actually LOST weight doing this. Seeing how bad/often office people ate and how stressed they were/are motivated me to work out even more!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2280571059554402649.post-51965211144732712012011-07-06T21:42:40.260-05:002011-07-06T21:42:40.260-05:00Ugh, I am not a morning person. Or morning exerci...Ugh, I am not a morning person. Or morning exerciser. I really really dig the lunchtime runs (though this may take some time to work into new work schedule), or late night runs. Like, 9pm. I'm awake, and usually knowing that I have to run keeps me on the straight & narrow diet-wise throughout the day. <br /><br />As far as being at work all day...it sucks. I love my cubefarm, but it presents challenges. I have a 32oz nalgene that I drink from - one before lunch and one after. I keep only healthy snacks (dried fruit and a high-quality chocolate bar (for the sweet munchies)) at my desk, along with gum. LOTS of gum. Wheeee gum.<br /><br />UHM. If there's a small fridge I like to bring salad ingredients for the week and have salad everyday. I just pick/bring different proteins. <br /><br />You'll figure it out...transition times are always ass.Chelseahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15277068362362917138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2280571059554402649.post-62069719952356740872011-07-06T21:31:19.677-05:002011-07-06T21:31:19.677-05:00If I don't get my workout in the AM it is so h...If I don't get my workout in the AM it is so hard for me at night. <br /><br />When I am at work, I go on walks on my breaks and lunch. I am stuck behind a desk and it drives me nuts! Find a walking buddy. It helps!Chris @ Heavy Stepshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09122524402492599040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2280571059554402649.post-72925407104408432432011-07-06T21:26:18.690-05:002011-07-06T21:26:18.690-05:00With my work schedule (and dh's) I have to alw...With my work schedule (and dh's) I have to always go after work. Luckily my gym has childcare so that makes it easy with kids. If I am feeling ambitious I will get up before anyone else on the planet and go to a 5:30-6am class but man that is HARD for this girl who loves her sleep!kimerthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12908561354210742485noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2280571059554402649.post-38709929124108144762011-07-06T20:46:02.938-05:002011-07-06T20:46:02.938-05:00Thanks everyone! Ahh! It's just so hard! I kno...Thanks everyone! Ahh! It's just so hard! I know it will take time to get into a routine. I just want to be in a routine NOW! =)5 Miles Past Emptyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16542419394717296576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2280571059554402649.post-10199842531415992242011-07-06T20:33:47.909-05:002011-07-06T20:33:47.909-05:00I wake up between 4:30-4:45 Mon-Thurs., depending ...I wake up between 4:30-4:45 Mon-Thurs., depending on my work out plan. It was hard at first but now it's been my routine for a couple of years I can't imagine working out in the evening. I love getting it done and then relaxing in the evening.Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01288436860098993202noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2280571059554402649.post-87250330660220747782011-07-06T20:26:38.819-05:002011-07-06T20:26:38.819-05:00Sometimes I change into my running clothes before ...Sometimes I change into my running clothes before I go to bed if I know I have to get up early to run! That way it's literally just roll out of bed and go! Try it - it motivates me! I hate working out in the evening. I'm just way too tired.Christina @ The Athletarianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07328839478273608532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2280571059554402649.post-75321149378583935992011-07-06T20:17:26.556-05:002011-07-06T20:17:26.556-05:00Getting up early takes a little time to get use to...Getting up early takes a little time to get use to but you can do it.Dawnhttp://www.bareitallfitness.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2280571059554402649.post-60346765984691392142011-07-06T20:17:00.308-05:002011-07-06T20:17:00.308-05:00A trick I learned over the coooooold winter. . .sl...A trick I learned over the coooooold winter. . .sleep in your gear! I wake up, throw on my shoes, put in my contacts and go. I am already dressed, so no excuses!laurie@irunforpnqhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14681108786004417963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2280571059554402649.post-9724099038834803782011-07-06T20:08:33.517-05:002011-07-06T20:08:33.517-05:00can you run at night?? That's what I do....I l...can you run at night?? That's what I do....I loathe morning workouts so after kids bath and bed (8pm) I head out...Ericahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01493145398091462192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2280571059554402649.post-76703620349809526592011-07-06T19:59:12.797-05:002011-07-06T19:59:12.797-05:00That is something I struggle with pretty much ever...That is something I struggle with pretty much every other day. The longer you do it, the easier it gets, and pretty soon it only takes 5 minutes of snoozing to talk yourself into running. Now early morning is my favorite time to run. And be kind to yourself, starting a new job is hard and takes a lot of energy.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2280571059554402649.post-81059639679383601072011-07-06T19:52:05.240-05:002011-07-06T19:52:05.240-05:00Pack healthy snacks, avoid the breakroom and drink...Pack healthy snacks, avoid the breakroom and drink a lot of water?Christy @ My Dirt Road Anthem: A Runner's Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05571125963317402377noreply@blogger.com