Lately I have been finding it difficult to run in the evenings after work. The plan is clear in my head—1.5 hours set aside for a mix of cardio and weights—but the execution slips when the day stretches longer than expected in office. By evening, energy is low, and small delays turn into reasons to skip the workout. It is frustrating because the intention remains strong, especially with a goal of covering 100 kilometers in October, but the consistency is not falling into place. The gap between planning and doing becomes most visible when the schedule depends on evening hours.
The evenings carry their own challenges that mornings do not. Work leaves its residue in the form of fatigue and scattered focus, and stepping out for a run requires breaking through that inertia. Even when I start, the runs feel heavier, as if the body is slower to respond after sitting for most of the day. Cardio requires rhythm, and weights require focus, both of which are harder to summon when energy is already spent. What I notice is that the barrier is not physical ability but timing—the same distance or set feels easier in the morning than in the evening.
Finding a block of 1.5 hours is itself a challenge. On paper, it looks manageable, but in practice, there are interruptions, messages, or small obligations that cut into the window. Once the time shrinks, it feels like the workout is not worth starting, which becomes an excuse for missing it altogether. The discipline I need is less about willpower during the workout and more about guarding the time before it. Without that, the plan for cardio and weights keeps slipping into “tomorrow,” while the goal of 100 kilometers moves further away.
At the same time, I know that evening workouts are not impossible. The key might be in adjusting expectations—shorter, sharper sessions on weekdays, and longer runs on weekends where time pressure is lower. The balance between cardio and weights could also be rotated, so that every session does not require the full 90 minutes. This flexibility may reduce the mental resistance that builds when the workout feels too heavy to begin. The important part is to keep the habit alive rather than aiming for perfection each day.
Looking ahead to October, I want to focus on building toward the 100-kilometer target without letting the evening fatigue block progress. Even if the distance comes in smaller pieces, the cumulative effort will count. The challenge is not only in covering the kilometers but in finding consistency within a working schedule. Evening runs remain difficult, but with better planning and acceptance of shorter sessions, the larger goal can still stay in reach. The month will be a test of whether habit can overcome timing.