2008 - June

[Mid Life Crisis Marathon Man]

The Doldrums are no place for the weak-willed, idle runner.

Nicely said Sweder, and 'tis true - inaction only breeds inaction, but a schedule will get you through, if you're a Guinness-inclined sofa-loving sometimes-runner (not naming anyone other than myself of course).

Maybe EG, you need a cross-training schedule. Sounds trite, but it does work, and it's not too taxing. Beware the walking though. I really have significant doubts about the worth of walking. It's sooo efficient, it's like swimming. You can walk or swim all day and still don't shift any weight. Walking in the hills and mountains however is brilliant. It's more like cycling - uses the muscles you don't normally use all day and so is a better workout.

But a schedule is a must, even if it's just a "I'll cycle 30 minutes every second day" type thing. Er, that won't actually be enough. :o

You'll work it out. You are The El Gordo, after all.