We are onto February. The groundhog says 6 more weeks of winter, but either way you look at it, isn’t there 6 more weeks anyway?
I have been getting back in the running groove after the cold days that just passed us. Todays run was 3.25 miles. Sunday we will run a 4 mile race and then enjoy the day in preparation for the Superbowl. There is not much better then getting a run in early, coming back and having a glass of water followed by a coffee all while fasting!
A couple days ago I went for a run at night. Man was that tough. I learned that day that I much prefer running after fasting for the night. Running after breaking a fast and having food was tougher for me then running with no food. I felt slow, sluggish and just down right not with it. I will continue to run while fasting as much as possible but will run at night when I have to.
A quick tip – Try different hours fasting. What I mean by that is if you’re normal fasting is 16:8, throw in a 18 hour or 19 hour fast every once in a while. If you’re doing longer fasts, try throwing in a shorter fast once in a while. I typically fast between 19 hours and 24 hours most days. Sometimes I throw in a shorter or longer fast just to switch things up. I have found sometimes our bodies can get used to the “schedule” and not respond as well so I try to switch it up so my body doesn’t get used to one certain thing.
Lastly, what can I do to help you? Do you need some advice or motivation?
Have a great week. Keep going, one minute, hour, day at a time. It takes work and you will get there. Don’t give up!
