In Jenn’s last blog, she gave some tips and talked about what she does to stick to her New Year’s Resolutions. Here is an interesting pin I found on Pinterest for those of you who like these things. Make one change a month.
I enjoy running and before my knee surgery in October, I was going for runs/jogs 3 + times a week. I was in a really good routine and was pushing myself to set new goals to become a better runner and get more distance. At the beginning of January I was given the go ahead to start jogging again. I was very excited and it was perfect timing- the beginning of January- so I could start my year off right.
It’s amazing how quickly I fell out of routine. Running is something I enjoy and I cannot imagine if I wasn't able to do it anymore. However, I am finding it extremely difficult to get back into a routine and create that habit of jumping on the treadmill to work up my endurance. I got used to little or no exercise and healing my leg that it seems like a chore to lace up my shoes and get going.
I am a fan of distance, so when I head out for a run I like to go until I am ready to call it a day. My knee is still healing so I am required to take it slow and do walk/jog intervals which I am finding is hindering my motivation! I am making goals for myself to get back into the groove of things and hopefully by summer I’ll be back out on the dirt roads better than ever!
I encourage everyone to find something small they want to work on whether it be walking, eating better, jogging, swimming, etc. and stick to it! Once something becomes habit you are more likely to add it into your regular routine without even thinking about it. Life happens and road blocks will surely come up but it’s important to work through them so you do not sabotage all the hard work you have accomplished so far!
-Janelle Catherwood
Sports Risk Advisor