Of mice and exercising …

Friday, December, 26, 2008
Meters rowed: 5,000
Time: 23:14
Pace: sub-2:20
Total meters rowed: 212,835

Wednesday, December 24, 2008
Meters rowed: 5,000
Time: 23:22
Pace: sub 2:20
Total meters rowed: 207,835

What was I thinking, exactly? What made me think going in that the hectic holidays were the prime time for ramping up the rowing? I’m lucky I got in the two quickie, joggie workouts I did, and I’ll be luckier still to get in the pair I have planned – Sunday and Tuesday — before we’re into 2009, and then another on Friday Jan. 2, before the holidays are officially over and we’re back to real life.    

Please tell me this has happened to you, too. And if, like me, you need an encouraging word or three about how to stay with it during the holidays (it is never too late!) click here and best of luck getting to that next workout before that next party …

Quick Tips: How to Stay Active and Exercise During the Holidays: “Try to plan your workout schedule before hand.” (Well, I did, and it proved ridiculously unrealistic! But you can hold me to the three 5,000-meter jogs I still have planned.) 

Boost Exercise During the Holidays. Yes, it says BOOST. “A few tips: “Hiking. Bowling. BONUS WORKOUTS AT THE GYM!” [My caps and exclamation point.]

How to Exercise During the Holidays. “Schedule a hard workout on the day when you’ll be partying that night.”  Just like I said.

Hope this helps.