So, here's how the last two weeks have gone. The beginning of the week is here. I pack my gym bag the night before, get my lunch ready, all geared up to start a new week. After work, I drive to the gym, park, sit there a minute, then leave and drive home. Pretty pathetic.
Well, today all of that changed! I not only went to the gym, I went inside and worked out! I must say, I am quite proud of myself.
I
enjoyed endured a 4 mile run on the treadmill. Before I started, I told myself that I am going to set the speed for a 5.0/12 min. mile and I'm not going to mess with it. Why can't I ever just leave the speed alone? I sped up and was dying from the heat in there. At 2 miles I took a walk break and considered quitting there and calling it a day. I decided to stick it out until at least 3 miles, again going way too fast. I wanted to maintain at least 12 minute miles, because I didn't want to have to go any longer than my planned 48 minutes. At 3 miles, I walked again. I again considered what to do. I knew I could finish and I knew I should finish. "Finish what you start," I told myself. So, I did. I ran the last bit to complete my 4 miles, speeding up to about a 10 minute mile to make my 48 minutes.
I also had to either bike or swim after the run. After walking for 5 minutes to cool down from my run, I went to go check out the pool. There was a free lane open, so I changed into my suit and hopped in. I wanted to swim at least 1000 yds. I've really been slacking with the pool time and wanted to get in a good workout. I also like swimming after running, because I feel like my hips get loosened up and I can get a good stretch in afterwards.
Of course, I'm glad I went. I was tired and almost went home, telling myself I would just go run outside. I knew that wouldn't happen, and I also knew I had to get in two workouts today, because of my busy schedule later on this week.
I was starving when I got home, despite eating two cookies and an apple afterwards. I chowed down on two huge plates of
Stir Fry.
I think I'm going to bed early!
What did you do to work out today?
