Today is a rest day before my long run tomorrow, but I’m stilling planning on going for a long walk and starting the new serial podcast.  Working from home brings down the step count!
Since I don’t belong to a gym right now things are weird, but I’m working on that.  I did a functional warm up followed by a 5 x 5 squats with 2 minutes rest in between followed by this workout yesterday and it was fun so I thought I’d share it…
AMRAP = As Many Rounds As Possible
Exercise links:
Why I Don’t Mind Finishing Last
I also wanted to tell you about Wednesday’s night’s track workout, which didn’t end up being a track workout do to the fact the high school had a freshman game.  So half the group decided to do a four-mile run, and half the group decided to do quarter mile loops near the school.  I chose to go with the four mile run group, I knew immediately when they started running I wouldn’t be able to keep their pace the whole time, but I made up my mind to keep up with them for at least the first mile.  After the first mile, I had to stop, and I was super uncomfortable anyway (tights riding down, shirt riding up, too hot needed to remove gloves.)  So I asked for directions and trailed behind till I stopped.  Fixed me up and continued pushing myself as much as possible.  Even though I finished dead last and had to stop a few times to catch my breath, I completed pretty good splits for me.
Mile 1 – 8:20
Mile 2- 9:13
Mile 3 9:21
Mile 4- 9:09
Total time 36:12 9:02/mile
Super sweaty picture for fun….
I recently wrote about things new runners should know, but what I left out was it doesn’t matter how fast you go if you run you are a runner.  I love running because it’s a competition between me, myself and I.  Running is one of those things that will ALWAYS be hard for me, it will always be challenging, and that’s why I love it.  Before, I felt like every run was something I had to do, but after being injured for so long, every run feels like a blessing no matter how great or crappy it feels.  Let’s be honest, no matter how fast I get, I probably won’t ever beat any world records, but I can beat my records, which is pretty cool….
Have a great weekend!
*Please modify workout above as needed, advise a doctor before beginning a new exercise regimen.  Honor your body; it’s the only one you’ve got 🙂Â
I constantly need to remind myself that it is okay to finish last – as long as I did it. This definitely applied to the 5K I ran last year (my first!). I also have to tell myself the same thing when I can’t master something in my pole class as well as everyone else.
Absolutely the most important thing is that you are there giving it your all!
It’s totally about just doing your best and not competing with others. I keep telling myself that ALL the time.
Agreed!
It’s good to read this from someone else. Last week I did pretty much the same, coming in last on a run with a group I normally run with. It got me way down, but had to remind myself I’m not competing with them, I’m competing with my own self. Thanks, and keep up the great work!
Thanks Christina! I bet you could out zumba them any time though! 😉