Ask Me Why I Feel So Great...
Jul. 22nd, 2009 09:17 am![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
lynn...this morning.
It's not because I got plenty of sleep. I really didn't want to get up this morning and go to the gym. I had a headache and I was very sleepy. But once I hit the alarm and lay back down, I decided, what the hell.
Yay! Our gym has more treadmills! There was no fear of not getting one. And I ran slow this morning. About 4.8 mph. But I went much longer with more energy. At 30 minutes, since there was no one waiting for a treadmill (woo-hoo) I sped up to 5.5 and then 6.1 until I hit 3 miles then quit. Cooled down with a walk around the gym, showered, dressed and went to work.
And here I am at work thinking, what the hell. I'm never going to be an Elite Runner, why NOT run slow? I get to run longer and I feel better. So there you have it.
Session #21 this afternoon. And then I don't have a session until Monday- Mr. W. is out of town Fri, Sat, Sun for a physical fitness conference. I'm actually looking forward to having a Friday off. Play a little Wii. :)
It's not because I got plenty of sleep. I really didn't want to get up this morning and go to the gym. I had a headache and I was very sleepy. But once I hit the alarm and lay back down, I decided, what the hell.
Yay! Our gym has more treadmills! There was no fear of not getting one. And I ran slow this morning. About 4.8 mph. But I went much longer with more energy. At 30 minutes, since there was no one waiting for a treadmill (woo-hoo) I sped up to 5.5 and then 6.1 until I hit 3 miles then quit. Cooled down with a walk around the gym, showered, dressed and went to work.
And here I am at work thinking, what the hell. I'm never going to be an Elite Runner, why NOT run slow? I get to run longer and I feel better. So there you have it.
Session #21 this afternoon. And then I don't have a session until Monday- Mr. W. is out of town Fri, Sat, Sun for a physical fitness conference. I'm actually looking forward to having a Friday off. Play a little Wii. :)
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on 2009-07-23 05:55 pm (UTC)And that's cool about the slower/longer running. I'm of the same opinion when it comes to fitness. I don't have the desire to be the fastest/strongest/fittest.... just the desire to Be what I need to Be (or at least close to it). I think it will work well for you -- not to mention the tortu... I mean... sessions with Mr. W. I bet those are kicking your butt and keeping you moving forward fitness-wise ;) Enjoy the running! :D