Finally got most of the house moved. Should be back to it.

Monday-moving stuff rest day

Tuesday-6 mile run

Wednesday-5 mile run and gym

Thursday-6 mile run

Friday-6 mile run

Saturday-8 mile trail run

Sunday-10 mile trail run

I'm also not a sweater and don't wear makeup. So, I work out and stay in gym clothes in my office for 30 minutes or so, then change right back to dress clothes with new deodorant and you'd never know the difference. I knew that growing up a tomboy would have perks as an adult, LOL.

My biggest motivation is getting off my ass and doing it, while also not forcing myself. That sounds stupid, but before surgery, I would be on/off - no in between. I was either working out like a mad woman (and hating it) or I was sedentary for months on end.

Now that I'm smaller, I truly love to work out. But, sometimes I just get in a slump and I have to let that happen for a few days. I worked out 5-6 days per week for all of September and I was happy to do it. Then the last weekend I hiked over 10 miles and the first week of October my body went into shut down. I let it stay there for 5-6 days and then I *****ed and moaned my way out the door for a hike yesterday and then a run too and then today BAM, I'm back and want more!

I pack gym clothes for work the night before and I try to add in variation. Right now I'm running - sometimes inside and sometimes outside, plus taking a kettlebell class (which motivates me because I paid for it too). Plus, I love to hike and those just become bonus workouts and the family likes them (mostly) too.

I think that once I get started at the gym at work, it will actually work for me. I'm not a "sweater" by nature, and they have showers. I also very rarely wear makeup, even to work. We have a casual office environment and I am able to wear jeans and athletic shoes. Our largest client actually also has a casual office environment, so it makes it easy. Even if I have a meeting, it's casual. That's what is great about working with one of the big 3 auto companies. :)

The evening working out is so hit or miss. I can and should plan an at home workout of some sort. I can't do early morning or go out to work out in the evening on a regular basis during the week because my hubby is gone sporadically. Like today he left and won't be home until Wednesday, then there is a chance he'll be gone again Thursday night and come home on Friday.

I did finally get motivated and tried to run this weekend. Well, after having plastics in June, I found out quickly that I can't actually run without compression gear on. Everything moves around and jiggles so much that it hurt really badly. I walked a brisk 2.3 miles, so at least there is that.

I do actually want to exercise. When I was going to the gym at 5:30AM three to 4 days a week, I LOVED it. Now I'm finding it really difficult to schedule. I know that when I finally figure something out I'll stick with it. Until then, I'll keep pushing and trying.

I have a gym next door to my office. I looked into it when I first started there-- but knew that working out during work would not work for me. It would mean having to change from work to work out clothes, getting recessed and reapplying make up. That not reasonable to do within an hour regularly. It's not even about motivation- it about practicality IMO. It's not logistically feasible to maintain over the long run.

I prefer early morning workouts, always have. One adjustment I had to make is to do late evenings during the work week. So I come home and immediately change into gym clothes- do homework with the kids and cook dinner. Now everyone is settled and I'm off to the gym- usually by 8/8:30. (Mine are old enough to get themselves to bed). I am and always have been adamant about my kids having bed times. If for some reason I can't go out- I exercise at home, DVD's, apps, you tube- there are plenty of options. I had to exchange what I prefer to what's practical and sustainable for my lifestyle.

Quiet frankly- if you just don't want to exercise- nothing will motivate you. Routine can make it regular, but nothing you do externally will give you internal desire. There has to be some want, desire etc from within. So, why did you sign up for a 10k? What's the urge, desire behind it??