As I said in a previous post I started a new job about a month ago... things at The Firm (that's what I'll call it) are going great... But like any major law firm the perks come with a price. The work is demanding and the hours are long.
With the day light in Seattle fading fast finding time to run out doors is getting kind of tricky. (That and the rain, which is not helping) I have tried doing some running on the treadmill in the gym, and to be honest I can't stand running on a treadmill. My hats off to anyone who can do that for a long period. So the question then becomes, when do I squeeze in these runs?
I recently invested in a reflective vest and so that will help somewhat. I am also going to need to get some cold/wet running gear. I think the hardest part has been the adjustment to the duration of my day. In my past job my commute was 20 minutes round trip and I could afford to take 2 hour + lunches. As it stands now my commute is roughly an hour, if I time the buses right, and my lunches are a lot more restricted because of my work load.
I guess as I read back now it looks like I am kind of whining a bit, but this will probably be the toughest training I have done from the stand point of being able to do everything scheduled and meet all my goals.
I realize that I am going to have to suck it up, find the time to do the training and deal with it. It makes me realize that much more the incredible dedication it takes to get to Boston or Kona. Yeah, it is always impressive for the pros, but my respect is more so with the folks that do it because of a love for marathons and Iron Man's. Those are the folks who are probably in my situation, trying to find that time to train while living life.
Another thing I am missing is climbing. Haven't been climbing in a gym in God knows how long. Went outside a few times with Kevin before the weather turned, but I can honestly say I see and feel a difference in my body when I am away from rock climbing (whether it be plastic or other wise).
Not mentioned in all this is also the importance of spending time with Allison and family.
As a result of all these things, last night I came to a decision. It is time to start scheduling. I am going to put a focus on setting time aside to do the things I want and need to do. Then the trick is just to stick with them. In this I have also decided that I will leave time for some "fun". So for now, that is the plan. We'll see how the follow through goes.
Random closing:
- Interestingly I have really also dropped off my twitter activity, with work being so demanding I have kind of let that slip. Interestingly enough though the folks that I connected with on Twitter I have found other ways to stay in touch. Though I do miss it I just don't have the time to dedicate to the feed anymore and I don't like being the type of twitterer that goes on and says what I am doing without some interaction with folks.
- Going Home: I have booked a trip back home for the beginning of December. I found a cheap ticket and I haven't really been back to Northern Virginia since I left. With Mom facing some medical issues and me missing out on my younger brother and sister growing up I think it is time for a visit.
- The Redskins: Suck.
- Trip to Portland: Went down to Portland last weekend for Allison's grandparents 60th wedding anniversary. WOW, to be there one day. Enjoyed my visit, had GREAT weather for my long run on Saturday and found a network of trails that runs from Beaverton through Tigard and presumably somewhere towards Portland eventually. I need to get a map of trails there and figure it out. It was gorgeous weather, nice trails and just a great day of running.
That's all for now!! See you at the finish!
I recently invested in a reflective vest and so that will help somewhat. I am also going to need to get some cold/wet running gear. I think the hardest part has been the adjustment to the duration of my day. In my past job my commute was 20 minutes round trip and I could afford to take 2 hour + lunches. As it stands now my commute is roughly an hour, if I time the buses right, and my lunches are a lot more restricted because of my work load.
I guess as I read back now it looks like I am kind of whining a bit, but this will probably be the toughest training I have done from the stand point of being able to do everything scheduled and meet all my goals.
I realize that I am going to have to suck it up, find the time to do the training and deal with it. It makes me realize that much more the incredible dedication it takes to get to Boston or Kona. Yeah, it is always impressive for the pros, but my respect is more so with the folks that do it because of a love for marathons and Iron Man's. Those are the folks who are probably in my situation, trying to find that time to train while living life.
Another thing I am missing is climbing. Haven't been climbing in a gym in God knows how long. Went outside a few times with Kevin before the weather turned, but I can honestly say I see and feel a difference in my body when I am away from rock climbing (whether it be plastic or other wise).
Not mentioned in all this is also the importance of spending time with Allison and family.
As a result of all these things, last night I came to a decision. It is time to start scheduling. I am going to put a focus on setting time aside to do the things I want and need to do. Then the trick is just to stick with them. In this I have also decided that I will leave time for some "fun". So for now, that is the plan. We'll see how the follow through goes.
Random closing:
- Interestingly I have really also dropped off my twitter activity, with work being so demanding I have kind of let that slip. Interestingly enough though the folks that I connected with on Twitter I have found other ways to stay in touch. Though I do miss it I just don't have the time to dedicate to the feed anymore and I don't like being the type of twitterer that goes on and says what I am doing without some interaction with folks.
- Going Home: I have booked a trip back home for the beginning of December. I found a cheap ticket and I haven't really been back to Northern Virginia since I left. With Mom facing some medical issues and me missing out on my younger brother and sister growing up I think it is time for a visit.
- The Redskins: Suck.
- Trip to Portland: Went down to Portland last weekend for Allison's grandparents 60th wedding anniversary. WOW, to be there one day. Enjoyed my visit, had GREAT weather for my long run on Saturday and found a network of trails that runs from Beaverton through Tigard and presumably somewhere towards Portland eventually. I need to get a map of trails there and figure it out. It was gorgeous weather, nice trails and just a great day of running.
That's all for now!! See you at the finish!
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