Week 3
Day 1- Today we did speed trials. They weren't really speed trials as they did not time us. They told us to run as fast as we could for about 1/8 mile and then take it easy on the way back. That lasted about the first two reps. By the third I barely made the 1/8 mile and did much more walking. By the last trip I think I walked most of it. I think if I could get my breathing under control I could go much further without having to walk. Good news is that I have energy now. Last couple of weeks I would come home and pass out. My body is getting used to the torture I am putting her through. Just six more weeks girl....we got this!
Day 2- I may have been too ambitious. I have been working out hard lately but the scale has shown no proof so I decided I needed to do a little more. I got up and did my 7 minute workout app which is definitely a full body workout! After work I went and rode several miles on my bike. I figured I was warming up my muscles and I rode on what is primarily flat land so it was in no way “intense”. Then I went to class where we were to run 1.5 miles. That turned into 1.67 miles and I did it in 23+ minutes. I was supposed to do the 2:1 run/walk ratio again but I am struggling with that. My breathing seems to be getting in the way of what my body wants to do. I need to practice breathing more. Sounds weird, right? Anyway, I ended up running about 1/3 of the trip. If I can continue making that, I will be happy. Eventually I want to get better, but right now if I can get that done without feeling like I am dying and my breathing down, I will have accomplished something. I also made sure I ran every hill we encountered. Luckily there were not many. I find it easier to run a hill than to walk it. Halfway up the last hill I thought about the last time I ran it and Darius yelling behind me “pump those arms girl!” so I started telling myself “Pump those arms! Just a little further! You can do this! YOU CAN DO THIS!” and although my mind wanted to stop running, my body made it up that hill. I made a huge mistake when I got home and did not soak in Epsom salt. My body is feeling the effects of the run today. It’s amazing how much your shoulders and back will hurt from pumping your arms. Whoda thunk?
Darius said I should get a massage that it would help with a lot of the tenderness I am feeling in my muscles. As I cannot afford to get them every week I have decided to use them as an incentive. Once I hit the half way mark, 4 ½ weeks, and again once I complete the 9 week session, I will allow myself that treat.
My trainers in Run Fit are awesome. Most days I think Darius is just trying to torture me, but he does it so enthusiastically! Sadist. I only work with him on Mondays when we do drills. Adele has been a much needed ally. I seem to have become one of her special projects and I won’t complain about that. She spends time with me every day. Sometimes she is trying to encourage me and other times I think she tries to distract me from what I am feeling with chit chat. Lauren is an “attagirl”. She yells out encouragement and high fives me for the smallest accomplishments. When I feel like I haven’t done well, she points out what I did do well. I lucked out signing up exactly when I did and getting these guys as my support system.
Homework -
This is the email Darius sent us for homework:
Good afternoon Runners!! Looks like everyone owned another week of RUN FIT!! Week 3 is in the books. My apologies form the miscalculation on Wednesday. But fortunately Amber had her Nike app running, and led everyone to the appropriate turnaround distance. Which ended up being a pretty noticeable spot. We ended going up to the CPCC culinary school. Near 7th street. I hope everyone continues to acknowledge and appreciate their progress. No matter how insignificant you may feel it is. Remember that is your OPINION, not a FACT. Facts are things that can be measured. For example, if week 1 you could barely fix dinner for yourself/family..and now you're able to run/walk 2 miles, shop, clean, cook, clean again, and have a nightcap. I'd say that's becoming stronger. Appreciate your journey. We're never in competition with anyone but our own former limitations. If nothing else, find motivation in the thought of digressing if you quit. I'm thankful to witness everyone dominating their own personal journey. And I think that everyone else that see's you, does as well. Even the one's that won't acknowledge your growth. Just keep smiling and striving to be a better you.
HOMEWORK
WARM-UP:
(dynamic stretching)
Run/Walk: .4-.7mi
Run: .7-1.1mi
WORKOUT:
Hill Repeats: 4-6
COOLDOWN:
Run/Walk:.4-.7mi
Run: .7-1.1mi
Have fun with your homework. A change of scenery is always good. For more than just your body, but your mental toughness as well. The more you force your body to adapt, the stronger/efficient you will become.
Darius didn't call me out in this email, but he was definitely talking about me. The part about you could barely fix dinner....yeah...that was me. We were talking about that after class the other day. I was saying that even though my running hasn't noticeably improved, that my body must be getting used to it because I don't want to just crash anymore after class. I know he put that in here to emphasize that it really is an accomplishment.
This is not easy for me. I have never been a runner. No matter what, I'm gonna show up to class and do my best. I'm already thinking about taking this class again in the fall. When you're already the bottom, you can only go up.
Sunday- finally completed homework
I HATE DARIUS. HE IS THE ANTICHRIST.
For the warm up, I probably ran 2/3 of it. I ran 4 of the 6 hills. For the cool down, I probably walked 2/3 of it. Even after my Epsom salt bath, my calves are burning! So, the good news is that I made it through, I did better than my normal run/ walk pace, the bad news is that I am hurting and I'd be willing the the devil is going to have us running hills in class tomorrow.
Another week in the books!
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