I was running pretty consistently up until December 26th when Taylor and I stopped running together. We were running about 3-5 times a week - 3.5 miles each time at 8 min pace. I decided it's best not to run alone in the dark so I am just not running. I can definitely tell that life is harder if I do not have a way to release stress through exercise. I decided today that it is best to not run alone in the winter and to do something else indoors. I will start running again if I have sunlight or when I feel like it. I find that life gets harder than necessary when I force myself to do something that isn't as practical as just exercising indoors. I still will not exercise in the morning because I do not want to worry about recovery during work. I am sad I am not running as much this winter but I think it is for the best. |