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Plainsman AU - 2011-01-03 3:10 PM Who is getting up early to get their workouts in???

I need a little motivation to get on up and get it done.  Because I work at home I tend to want to procrastinate and let it warm up a bit etc, but things can get in the way and blow my workout.  Or, if I have 2 planned, it can screw with one of those if something comes up...like today.

I need to get in the habit of getting out of bed and getting IT done. 

SSMinnow - 2011-01-03 3:39 PM

If I don't know for sure what I want, I use Zappos.  They have free shipping both ways and never question a return.  The shoes are never on sale unless they are close outs, but they are lightening fast getting you product.  Otherwise, I might google my shoe to see who has the best deal.

Plainsman AU - 2011-01-03 6:58 PM OK... I am motivated.  During the summers it is easy to get up and get on the bike for a group ride, but I have just gotten lazy thinking that I can get it in around 8 oclock or so if I am at home.

I would like to go ahead and get my run in so that I can hit the trainer or swim in the evenings.  Could actually get up at 5:30 and be out and back by time to take Jones to school or whatever.  Got to make this a good habit to get into.

So (Andy) out the door in the morning for a 4 mile run.  You guys can check up on me tomorrow. 

TrevorC - 2011-01-03 6:14 PM

Its totally about the habit. Not that its too cold/too warm,etc,etc. Once you get the motivation, weather conditions become irrelevant.
Just need the motivation. Period.
You better run tomorrow morning!!! or else Andy is coming to get you!!

Plainsman AU - 2011-01-03 5:10 PM Who is getting up early to get their workouts in???

I need a little motivation to get on up and get it done.  Because I work at home I tend to want to procrastinate and let it warm up a bit etc, but things can get in the way and blow my workout.  Or, if I have 2 planned, it can screw with one of those if something comes up...like today.

I need to get in the habit of getting out of bed and getting IT done. 

Scalded_Dawg - 2011-01-03 7:12 PM

+1 on Zappos...  Warp Speed Shipping!!
Ordered some shoes last week at 8pm one night and had them the next day just after 1 pm.

gdctex - 2011-01-03 7:26 PM

All the advice (and motivation) you have gotten are good.  

I am not really a morning person unless I have something planned like a race and such. Usually biking and swimming is done at lunch and running right after work. The morning I am pretty stiff and need my cups of Joe. I do however get up at 4:30am in Saturdays to drive an hour to
La Junta

gdctex - 2011-01-03 7:36 PM Did my first swim workout of the year tonight....1800M.  The longest workout since last fall.  But, I feel really slow and heavy in the water....well slower and heavier than I usually do.   

I have not touched my bike since October since I am focused on running these days.  Maybe this weekend.....

Plainsman AU - 2011-01-03 7:58 PM OK... I am motivated.  During the summers it is easy to get up and get on the bike for a group ride, but I have just gotten lazy thinking that I can get it in around 8 oclock or so if I am at home.

I would like to go ahead and get my run in so that I can hit the trainer or swim in the evenings.  Could actually get up at 5:30 and be out and back by time to take Jones to school or whatever.  Got to make this a good habit to get into.

So (Andy) out the door in the morning for a 4 mile run.  You guys can check up on me tomorrow. 

gdctex - 2011-01-03 8:26 PM

All the advice (and motivation) you have gotten are good.  

I work at home and have similar issues.  One thing that helps me is to schedule the workouts on my work calendar, with alarms, etc. to make it important/urgent.  I make a habit of planning out my workouts for the week, scheduling my morning workouts to end in time for me to be ready for my first calls/meetings of the day.  If the weather or schedule changes requires me to move the workout, I reschedule it like it were any other important event that has to fit somewhere on my calendar.

 

Plainsman AU - 2011-01-03 9:23 PM

I can tell you are WAAAYYYY more organized than I.

I better get to bed so I can get up in the AM

Plainsman AU - 2011-01-03 8:23 PM

I can tell you are WAAAYYYY more organized than I.

I better get to bed so I can get up in the AM

gdale - 2011-01-04 3:39 AM

Looking to buy some new running sneaks.  Who buys online?  I typically have gone to Dick's Sporting Goods or someplace like that but would like to try elsewhere.  I am looking for Saucony's.

Thanks!

gdctex - 2011-01-03 8:36 PM Did my first swim workout of the year tonight....1800M.  The longest workout since last fall.  But, I feel really slow and heavy in the water....well slower and heavier than I usually do.   

I have not touched my bike since October since I am focused on running these days.  Maybe this weekend.....

kkcbelle - 2011-01-03 10:52 PM Sooooo excited to check up on the early birds tomorrow!!! Go and get your worms!!!!!!!!! I get to sleep in tomorrow (my run is too long to do before the kids go to school, cuz I am not as devoted as Linda/Terps), but I'll be up with you guys on Wednesday and Thursday, OK!?

So MEN!!!!!!!!!!

Chafing is something my husband has issues with, and I know he's not alone. I think he's found the skivs that work OK for him for running most of the time (Hawaii always throws him a big-ole curve ball, though!)... but still... I'm reading my latest Runner's World and there is an article for you dudes:

Brief Encounter, The Skinny on Running Skivvies (p. 81). Can't find it online, sadly (anyone?). They do some review for the ladies as well... Personally I ain't ponying up $16-$20 for workout undies. Yes, I do run in undies (don't bike in them, obv), but my basic everyday skivs do the job for me (and no, men, I don't run in my HankyPank thongs, although I have a girlfriend who does -- LOL!).

kkcbelle - 2011-01-03 11:52 PM Sooooo excited to check up on the early birds tomorrow!!! Go and get your worms!!!!!!!!! I get to sleep in tomorrow (my run is too long to do before the kids go to school, cuz I am not as devoted as Linda/Terps), but I'll be up with you guys on Wednesday and Thursday, OK!?

So MEN!!!!!!!!!!

Chafing is something my husband has issues with, and I know he's not alone. I think he's found the skivs that work OK for him for running most of the time (Hawaii always throws him a big-ole curve ball, though!)... but still... I'm reading my latest Runner's World and there is an article for you dudes:

Brief Encounter, The Skinny on Running Skivvies (p. 81). Can't find it online, sadly (anyone?). They do some review for the ladies as well... Personally I ain't ponying up $16-$20 for workout undies. Yes, I do run in undies (don't bike in them, obv), but my basic everyday skivs do the job for me (and no, men, I don't run in my HankyPank thongs, although I have a girlfriend who does -- LOL!).

dalessit - 2011-01-04 6:59 AM

So what's your question?  I'm so confused...

What are HankyPank Thongs?  Pictures?

kkcbelle - 2011-01-03 11:52 PM Sooooo excited to check up on the early birds tomorrow!!! Go and get your worms!!!!!!!!! I get to sleep in tomorrow (my run is too long to do before the kids go to school, cuz I am not as devoted as Linda/Terps), but I'll be up with you guys on Wednesday and Thursday, OK!?

So MEN!!!!!!!!!!

Chafing is something my husband has issues with, and I know he's not alone. I think he's found the skivs that work OK for him for running most of the time (Hawaii always throws him a big-ole curve ball, though!)... but still... I'm reading my latest Runner's World and there is an article for you dudes:

Brief Encounter, The Skinny on Running Skivvies (p. 81). Can't find it online, sadly (anyone?). They do some review for the ladies as well... Personally I ain't ponying up $16-$20 for workout undies. Yes, I do run in undies (don't bike in them, obv), but my basic everyday skivs do the job for me (and no, men, I don't run in my HankyPank thongs, although I have a girlfriend who does -- LOL!).