Commitment Time

Today, I’ve decided to take a little bit of time to make a few commitments – those who have either done in the past, are doing, or are even new to 12WBT, will know this week’s pre-season task is all about commitment.

I’m a bit funny with commitment. I really do start out with the best of intentions, but I am easily waylaid and often get distracted with other things, and some of the things I intended to start, or intended to do regularly drop off.

Or, alternatively, I over commit. I want to do too many things and over-budget my time and end up rushing from one thing to another without giving each commitment the time and focus it deserves – and of course, the loser here is me, because I don’t get everything out of it that I wanted.

So this round, I commit to some very simple things, all of which I have given a lot of serious thought to how I will fit each of these into my current lifestyle.

I’m going to run. Three times a week, sticking to my running program rain, hail or shine. Well. Maybe not hail. That could be dangerous. I will run 14km in Run4Kids in April, leading up to a half mara in July (my first one!).

I’ll dedicate 8-10 hours a week to study. I’m completing my CIII&IV in Health and Fitness and I want to finish the courses well in advance of the 12 months I’ve been given. And I’m going to pass it with flying colours.

I’ll complete 12WBT Round 1 2012 Lean and Strong. I will tone these little spindle arms! Not only will I complete this round, I will give it 100% after a largely failed attempt in Round 3.

I’m going to blog more consistently. Whether it’s just a couple of lines and a random list of observations, do check back because I’m getting consistent with this blogging caper!

I’ll start planning my meals again. My nutrition has gone a bit hit and miss since moving house, thanks to not planning my meals. I will take the time out each Thursday morning and make this happen.

I’ll train as much as I can. As I mentioned, I will follow my running plan. I will try to make it to Jells Park whenever possible – cycling if I have to. I will continue to see my strength PT once a fortnight and I will build my own strength programs based on his, 12WBTs and what I learn in my course. And importantly, I will endeavour to get as much value as possible out my stupidly expensive gym.

I will FINALLY, go and get a second opinion on this neck pain. I will get this sorted out. I don’t want this hindering my commitments above like it has in the past. I will do this before kickoff.

So there you have it. Keeping in mind I still need to fit in work Monday-Wednesday each week, admin duties for my husband, keeping the house, socialising, attending film events, and of course taking a little time out to RELAX.

So here goes! Wish me luck – not that I’ll need it. These are commitments after all, so I won’t be leaving them to chance.