Week 3, Day 2 training - complete! However, I now feel like I have been run over by a Mac truck!! Running this morning was, to say the least, difficult. My shins HURT and my body was just plain tired. We completed our training on target, which I know that I should be proud of, but instead I felt weak. I came home, collapsed on the bed and proclaimed that "I suck at life, suck at running, and will not be able to complete this training program." John tried to fight back the laughter once he saw the seriousness on my face and the tears in my eyes. (He can't help but laugh when I tell him that "I suck at life") Of course he immediately started encouraging me and praising the work that Jenilee and I have done thus far. It all fell on deaf ears. My legs, specifically my shins and calves, hurt so bad that I was unable to actually listen to what my wonderful husband was trying to tell me. All I could say was "ice, I need ice." Once my legs were icing I felt a little better - the pain was not as intense.
Although Jenilee and I pride ourselves on doing two-a-days, going to kick boxing and body pump in the evening after running in the morning -- we decided to take this evening off. Our bodies are tired! I know that I need some rest... and some Gatorade. So I'm going to put my legs up, ice them down again, and watch So You Think You Can Dance while drinking my Gatorade tonight. I feel good about this decision. I do not feel like I punked out or gave up. This was one of those intelligent decisions where I was truly listening to what my body was trying to tell me. Hey, I'm not going to become a super athlete overnight. Right?
This is only my third post and I only have five followers, but I can still feel the accountability! I love it! Thank you to those of you who are reading this... you are helping me in my journey. I hope that I can also provide the same motivation and support for you!
Running Fact of the Day:
A headache after you run is probably an exertion headache, essentially a tension headache that occurs when the neck and shoulder muscles contract and restrict blood flow to the head. The fix: Warm up your shoulders and neck with a self massage and some shoulder rolls. Stay loose up top, keep your shoulders relaxed and shake out your arms every once in a while.
Quote of the Day: "The miracle isn't that I finished, the miracle is that I had the courage to start" --John Bingham, runner, speaker, and writer
I am so impressed with your energy and commitment...sending you my love and support.
ReplyDeleteIt finally let me join! I don't think most people understand what an emotional thing it is to challenge yourself to something that is outside of your comfort zone. Also, struggling with weight and health comes with so much baggage, so much negative "I'm a failure" self-talk, that it's hard to get past that.
ReplyDeleteI think your choice to stay home and rest your body was the smartest decision you can make. For me, it's learning that just because I went yesterday, and I didn't today doesn't mean failure, and it doesn't mean I won't go tomorrow. And getting rid of the "I ate a brownie after lunch so I've screwed up the whole day" mentality. Keep it up...you'll get a bit stronger everyday!
Thank you so much Chrissy! I know that I can always count on your support.
ReplyDeleteRobin, I LOVE how you said "just because I went yesterday and I didn't go today does not mean that I won't go tomorrow." Often times I quit any program because I think...what the hell is the point in going today if I didn't go yesterday?! My negative self talk is my biggest hurdle!!!
I hope that you, too start a blog....I will follow and support you!! :)