BAD.
The Mr. was off with me today, so we decided that we were going to chill today. No gym. It was suppose to be a cross-train day. No running. So I wasn't too bummed on skipping. Had a relaxing day. Visited with his Dad, made Heaven in a brownie and Chili. Took a nap. Had a embarrassing size of heaven. I was started to feel guilty about not going to the gym. I guess that's good though. Working out is a part of my regular day life, so when I don't do it...I hate myself. So both the Mr. and I was off to the gym. Firstly, I hate going after 5pm, because it is insanely busy. I wasn't too worried though, I was going to do the stair master. Not a whole lot of people use it. It's a wicked workout. I wanted to do 1 hr on it, then a 1 hour on the elliptical I got 30 minutes in and I thought I was going to upchuck the next 15 minutes So I was only able to do 45 minutes. But I did up the level. Usually I'm on level 3. Today I did it on 4. (The stairs go faster) I swear my heart rate was at-least 160 or higher for the duration of the time. My point in telling you this, I can tell a big difference in my workouts when I eat like crap. Ugh. I just felt sluggish and fat and slow and lazy and blah and like a failure. I'm glad I don't have too many of these days.
My favorite piece of mail came today. Runner's world. Each month I look forward to reading it. Really gives good advice and interesting articles. I've read countless articles about how important core work and strength training is in running. I got home from the gym, and decided to man up! Planks first. I have done a few of them. But they are HARD! So I kinda stopped. Today, I was determined to get to 1:00 minute. I did two each of them 30 seconds. I was so mad at myself! Each time I tried, added more fuel to the fire. The third time of FAILING I wanted to punch the wall. I took a break to gather my thoughts. Then tried again. It was the LONGEST minute of my life!!!! But I did it! My stomach was shaking and burning. I love the feeling of success! I also decided to try some push-ups. I knew It wasn't going to be pretty. It's no secret I have no upper body strength. But I was able to do 3 sets of 5 reps- girl style push-ups. I use to do Jillian 30 day shred and she was big with bicycle crunches. I did 3 sets of 20 of those. I'm pretty sure my stomach will be hurting tomorrow. But it's the good kind of hurt. My goal is to do this routine at least 3 times this week.
Saturday was scheduled long run of 6 miles. Sadly, I had to turn to the treadmill. Got there at 7AM Lately the treadmill hasn't been to hateful. But its only a matter of time before my luck runs out and I dread it. I started like any other run on the treadmill, easy pace 5.00 just to get warmed up. Then a mile in I bumped it up 5.2 Usually I don't pay to much attention to speed on long runs. I'm in it for the distance so I don't want to use up to much effort on speed. I got to 6 miles and was feeling great. I figured lets just continue til my allotted time runs out. (The treadmill at the gym I go to has a time limit of 95 minutes) It was here I started bumping up the speed every half mile or so. I got to 8 miles and was at 5.9 I wanted to get 9 miles done before quitting I turned up the speed. 6.1 Oddly enough, it was fast but not too uncomfortable fast. I was at 8.50 with 4 minutes left. All of a sudden the treadmill slowed down. I was bummed. I was feeling great! Top of the world. DON'T YOU LOVE WHAT RUNNING DOES TO YOU!!!??? I just called it a day. It wasn't until I was home and in the shower thinking, when I realized what happened. I am too hardcore for the treadmill. I wore it out! Machine can't beat me!!!! BAM!!!!
I too love what running does to me :-)
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