I am so thankful that I am finally feeling better! I still have a cough and some congestion, but overall, I feel a ton better than I did last week at this time! I've had more energy for my workouts and runs, plus Maddie and I are running our first 5K together!!! I can hardly wait!!
Tuesday 12-1
I am so in love with running just for fun! It was amazing to get out there this morning and just run! I loved not having to reach a certain mileage number because of a training plan and then feeling horrible because I didn’t reach it. I set out for 6 miles and knew that I could change it at any point and not feel like a failure or that my training was going to suffer because of it. These are the runs I enjoy the most. It was a leisurely pace and I had so much fun through all of it. There were a couple times that I thought maybe I wouldn’t make it 6 miles and I felt a little disappointed about saying that, but I knew that it wasn’t that big of a deal. I made it my 6 miles and loved every second of it! It’s not that I don’t like goals, because I do and I have one set for mileage by the end of the year. However, I am learning that it is the pressure that I place on myself that is keeping me from enjoying my runs anymore and causing me to lose motivation for my weekend runs. I need to just relax and enjoy these winter runs before I have to start training again in mid January. I am such an over-trainer and over-analyzer. But for now I am going to relax, not think about the numbers, and just enjoy the pure and awesome joy that is running!!
After having a meeting after school and getting everyone fed, ready for the next day, and the kitchen cleaned, I was finally able to get to my core/glute workout. I did some ball situps, leg lifts, glute bridges, single leg glute bridges, donkey kicks, and fire hydrants. My booty is on fire!!! Love it!!
Wednesday 12-2
IT’S LEG DAY!!!! I love love love leg day! It makes me feel like a beast, like a super woman, like I can do anything, when I work my leg muscles. I am super proud of my legs in general because of how they have developed from all my running, but it makes me super proud to see my muscles developing even more from the lunges, squat, deadlifts, and calf raises I have been doing. I know that by strengthening these muscles I will become a stronger runner. It is going to improve my running performance next season and it is also going to help me drop a few pounds and tone up. Your leg muscles are your largest muscles so working them burns more calories than working the other muscle groups. I love that!
Thursday 12-3
Another early morning, chilly 10k. This time I was a little too lax about my pace and almost didn’t make it home in time! I was just out to enjoy myself and not worry about my pace or time. I guess I need to pay more attention during the week at least! It’s so hard when I just want to enjoy my runs while I can before training starts again. I also know I need to wake up a few minutes earlier than I have been. It’s so hard when the bed is nice and warm and it’s below freezing outside. I’ve just got to do it. I was so motivated in September waking up super early. I have to get over the cold temps and just do it, like Nike!
Friday 12-4
WOW!!! I haven’t done this workout in a while!! P90X Chest, Shoulders, and Triceps, plus some Legs!! Boy are my arms and chest feeling it!! It’s been months and months since I worked this muscle group. I am happy that I was able to complete it and I know it will be good for me and my running. I am starting to feel stronger already! Plus with the temps being in the 20’s when I get up in the morning, I would rather stay inside then head outside to run! I love it, but it is so much easier to hit up my basement! I’ll have to post some before pictures so I can track my muscle growth! I can feel my arms are a little less gooey feeling than they were last week! That’s a good sign. I am still not lifting as heavy as I was about a month ago, but I want to build it back up slowly and not tear my muscles too badly! I’ll get there for sure! I may even have to buy heavier weights again!
Until next time, Run on, my friends!!
And always remember:
Laura
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