Monday: Running on very little sleep, i still went to and got my ass kicked at the Bodysculpt class during lunch. It’s basically a weight-lifting class, with the focus being on high reps at slightly lower weights than you might otherwise use. Wore me out.
Tuesday: 3 mile run planned. First real run in months. Brilliant me set my alarm… for 6:30 pm. So of course i slept until my normal 7:30 wake-up time, and i didn’t have time to run in the morning. Instead, i went at noon, in 90 degree heat. Other than the heat & humidity, i felt strong. I haven’t been running lately, but i have been working out, and my breathing was mostly even and my legs never gave out. A good first run.
Wednesday: Cross training day. I have a step aerobics class that meets on Wednesdays, so most weeks this will be my cross training. The instructor set the music way too fast, and i wasn’t the only one tripping over my bench trying to keep up. Going too fast makes for a good workout, but i can’t say i enjoyed it like i usually do.
Thursday: Rest day. Needed it. Last night i conked out on the floor in front of the TV at about 10:15 – way earlier than my usual bedtime.
Friday: I was supposed to do a 3 mile run plus strength training. I only had time for a 1.5 mile run before the Bodysculpt class started. I may have felt strong Tuesday, but today i felt extremely weak.
Saturday: A run or cross-training was planned, but i did nothing. I was quite sore from Friday’s weight-lifting class, and last night i did not “sip wisely” at the bridge party. Plus it’s raining. Tons of excuses = no workout for me.
Sunday: I knew i was supposed to run today, so i put in 4 miles. It turns out the schedule calls for 5 miles. Oh well. At least i got out and did something. The weather was decent – cloudy and in the upper 70s. Still humid, but we’ll be putting up with that for at least a few more weeks.