« SCREECHING HALT…and I’m probably out $65 | Main | There’s a gap in your leg muscle-it’s like something’s missing »
November 13, 2005
I Love Gum
I’m back and no worse for wear. I’ve slept a lot, am rapidly working my way through the Lost DVDs, and have been chewing large quantities of gum. (Retainer=done). I’m a new person. Here is the workout summary:
Su: 4:30 min run/1:30 walk/4:30 run, 2 miles walking
M: 3 miles of walking
T: 15 min run, crawl 22 minutes, approx. 8 minutes of 50 yrd sprints (65s), two miles walking,
W: elliptical 30 minutes, 6 miles of biking (in 1-2 mile segments throughout day)
Th: 19 minute run, 3 miles walking
F: 1 mile walking, abs, knee exercises
Sa: 24 minute run, lifting, foam rolling (X2)
Su: 25 minutes of crawl, approx. 5 minutes of 50 yard sprints (65s), 3 miles of biking, foam rolling
(I actually hate walking just to walk. I commute via foot.)
I am running again. I can’t believe how out of running shape I got in 2 weeks. My first three runs felt awful. My tendonitis feels fine. I have some minor aches and pains that I am getting as I start up again that are of course causing me extreme anxiety, but overall things are okay.
I’m also trying to eat more fruits and vegetables (and less chocolate). My nutrition class motivated me. I am such a psycho about my health, fitness, and body (think vitamins-in case they work, Listerine and floss, skin cream for my face, sunscreen, all the exercise, etc) that it is absurd not to pay attention to what I am consuming. Except for smoking (which I don't do) not watching what I am eating is one of the stupidest things I could do for my health. Down with trans fats!!! (Um, this is embarrassing, but I just got back from the ice cream store with my friend. So…it’s obviously not banished. Consumption is just being reduced.)
I’m off to my soccer game where I am spectating once again this week.
Do the pro triathletes/swimmers have this problem? I was circle swimming in an end lane and was scraping my (manicured) nails against the side of the wall. I was worried about my nails. I felt like such a loser for worrying about my nails while I was working out. I think that is basically the opposite of hard core/athletic.
Posted by Audrey at November 13, 2005 08:04 PM
Comments
So, you're a "Lost" fan too. I just started watching it this season, because I didn't have any other shows, and I heard how good it was. I almosted started renting the first season the other night, but in order to watch all the episodes, I'd be better off just buying it.
Posted by: Caitlin at November 13, 2005 09:51 PM
One of the reasons I hate to swim is that it is torture on your nails. When I swam in college, I would do my nails and think that they were dry only to have it all peel off in the pool. Sorry that I can't give you a magical solution for the nail problem in the pool :-(
Blondie
Posted by: Blondie at November 13, 2005 10:12 PM
skintight latex gloves... (just kidding).
welcome back (to both blogging and running). nice to see you again.
Posted by: Danny at November 13, 2005 10:22 PM
I chew my nails so it isn't a problem...but the frequent knuckle scrape can be nasty.
Posted by: Rob at November 14, 2005 10:45 AM
I love gum and the show Lost too! Good to see you're back to running. :)
Posted by: Leilani at November 14, 2005 05:15 PM