Twice a day

And I'm not talking vitamins. Yes folks, I have finally joined the exclusive club of 2x/day training sessions. Not because I'm putting in Ironman hours, but this is the first time I've trained while maintaining a full-time job at an actual office.

I thought I'd have a tough time with this, given that I had tons of flexibility last year when I worked from home. But the funny thing is, I am now a lot more disciplined about getting it done. Last year I could do my workouts pretty much whenever. So if I wasn't entirely ready by 10 am, I could push to after lunch. Or after a nap. And it usually got done, but sometimes it got pushed. I was pretty la-la-la about making it happen. (I know, a Western tragedy, right?)

Now, however, I have to be a lot more structured. And I like it. I'm still gradually working my way towards "early morning", ie. 5:30. It's not happening yet. So I did my easy run this morning which is a great way to get the blood pumping, and my (ridiculously hard, laughing and swear-word evoking) trainer session after work. And I know that if I don't get it done within x narrow window(s) of time, it's not getting done. So I get 'er done.

I know, you guys with full-time jobs are reading this going '"geez Jen, we know how this works..." but it's been rather surprising to me. I thought I'd miss the flexibility but I actually don't. I'm now more focused, more on-task. Like they always say, if you want something done, give it to a busy person.

Oh, and I bought one of these babies to help me wake up earlier. I've always wanted one, and now that I have to get up at crack'o it rose to my must-have list:

It's the Philips Wake-Up Light. I LOVE IT. Agreed, it's rather pricey for an alarm clock, but I wake up naturally as it gradually brightens my room. And then birds start chirping after it reaches full brightness. Seriously... it's awesome. I get out of bed so much easier in the mornings.

Comments

[cheryl]

Will have to get this for my daughter who just can't wake up to alarms for anything!

Have been getting up at 5 and out the door by 5:30 before work for many, many years. It's now a habit and I don't feel "awake" if I haven't had my before work workout. It will be that way for you too, if you stick with it!