Motivation

So last week pretty much sucked for me as far as getting my training done for the week. I did Tuesday OK, but after that, I don't know what happened.......my body ached......not just my right side where the sciatic nerve is bothering me, then my left leg was hurting. It hurt to run and walk. So I started out Wednesday but only made it half way thru before I just gave up. I didn't do anything Thursday. Friday I tried to do some Pilate's and ended up with major calf cramping in my right leg. Saturday I ended up doing 55 minutes on my treadmill, mostly walking. I didn't do anything Sunday.
Today, Monday, I did a 55 minute cardio sculpt routine with weights. It's a DVD by The Firm. I have used alot of their workouts and they are all really good.
I think I'm getting frustrated because I thought this would get easier over time. This running thing........but it just seems to get harder for me.
I also assumed I would lose weight thru out this process. Not so, I have actually gained weight. I was pretty disgusted with myself last week.
Over the weekend I decided that I just need to keep going. I also need to keep doing the regular workouts I was doing before I started training for this marathon. I used to work out 5-6 days a week for at least 1-2 hours. I included cardio, run/walk, elliptical, yoga and strength training. Since I started training for the marathon, I pretty much quit doing everything else and just followed the training program. That's why I have put weight on. My body needs to to strength training as well as yoga. The running training is just extra.
Hopefully this will work and help keep me motivated. I am going to finish this.....I'm not a quitter....