Did You Miss Me?

The past few weeks I was busy working on business school applications so I neglected the blog.  I also neglected my training schedule.  I didn't miss any of the long runs, but I did skip a few of the mid-week runs (which aren't as important).  I submitted my final application last week and just as I was about to recommit to my training program, a foot of snow blanketed New England.  It's nearly impossible (and rather dangerous) to run in a foot of snow so I finally gave in and joined a gym.  Is it wrong that I consider the fact that I haven't been to a gym since college an accomplishment?

I've been to the gym twice since last week.  The first time I ran six miles on the treadmill.  Running for nearly an hour without going anywhere is somewhat frustrating--even with Jeopardy and Two and a Half Men on the television.  The second time I went in for an assessment with a trainer.  I didn't really know what an "assessment" consisted of, but I had every intention to run three miles after said assessment.  For an hour straight the trainer kicked my butt, then he tried to sell me $1000 worth of training sessions.  I declined.  Determined to carry out my plan, I hopped on an open treadmill and started running.  0.3 miles later I was on my way to the locker room, completely exhausted.  That was the last time I ran.

I planned to run today, but the afternoon snow turned into an evening downpour and the only way I was going outside was if my apartment caught on fire (and the rain didn't put it out).  Mother Nature must not read this blog, or she doesn't like me, because she hasn't been very cooperative lately.  I'm not sure that anyone else does either, but if you're reading, the blogger in me is back.  Now I just need to summon the runner in me.  Maybe tomorrow.