May 2025 was supposed to be another consistent month of running, targeting the usual 100 kilometers. However, I fell short, finishing at just 75 kilometers. The drop wasn’t due to injury or lack of time early in the month but rather a gradual decline in discipline as the weeks passed. Looking back, one possible factor was my decision to stop posting workout updates on social media a month ago. While I initially thought it wouldn’t affect my routine, the lack of social accountability may have contributed to skipping runs I would have otherwise pushed through. Without the external nudge of visibility, the internal motivation alone wasn’t enough on some days.
The second half of May was particularly hectic, with work and commitments piling up. Several days went by without any workout, and once the rhythm was broken, it became harder to push. Missing a run once or twice isn’t a problem, but consecutive missed days create a gap that’s difficult to close. By the time I realized how far behind I was, it was too late to make up the distance without overextending myself. The lesson here is clear—frontloading the month helps. Getting in more kilometers early creates a buffer for unexpected disruptions later.
What matters is how I adjust moving forward. June presents a fresh opportunity to reset and prioritize consistency. If social accountability helped before, perhaps reintroducing some form of tracking—even if not public—will keep me on track. The key is to avoid letting one off-month turn into a pattern. Running is as much about discipline as it is about fitness, and discipline erodes quickly when not reinforced.
The takeaway is simple: frontload the work, maintain accountability, and don’t let a slow start or a busy stretch derail the entire month. June will be better.