So, Liz, I'm not sure what the wind is like out there in AK, but it's been pretty crazy out here for the past week or so. Apparently it's blowing in some more snow for us this weekend :) Anywho, I was exhausted and just did not feel like fighting for a treadmill or for space in Body Pump, so I just went home. I was sitting in front of my TV and started getting mad at myself for being such a bum (I haven't worked out once this week) so I changed in to my running clothes and decided to head out and run in the last afternoon of sun until Tuesday. I opened the front door and got blasted by the wind and quickly changed my mind - I'm not a fan of wind running. It steals my breath away too quickly and breathing is hard enough as it is. Plus, I know I'm dehydrated as heck so if I tried to make a run happen today, it was not going to be pretty. Instead, I pulled out my trusty bike and hit the road.
I've been riding my bike to my second job weather permitting - I've been able to do it about 3 times now. I've discovered I have very little actual muscle on my butt to protect my derriere from the hard seat - because can we say bruuuuiiiiised the next day! Not actual bruises, but it certainly felt like there should be one or two! I've had to contend with the wind on the way home every time, but it's like a quarter of a mile, so no big deal. The wind also wasn't blowing as hard as it was today. I went 4.5 miles on my little bicycle and there were time I wasn't sure if I was actually moving forward or not! Seriously - I know 4.5 miles on a bike is not that much, but holy cow! You factor in the wind resistance and my legs feel rather jelly like! It's like getting off the elliptical after an hour workout - your legs kind of forget what the walking is supposed to be like!
I came home and did some half hearted abs and then Carey got home so I decided to call it a night. Ladies, I have got to figure out how to go balls to the wall because Tough Mudder is in less than 3 months! Heaven help me.... Let me know if you have any tips!
PS - Liz, how's insanity going for you?
Insanity is insane! It's going pretty well, but I still can't make it through an entire circuit without having to stop. I'm hoping to go through it again once I move back to Colorado- I've been lacking motivation and the drive to really go all out and I'm hoping that moving home will turn me into a happier person.
ReplyDeleteI'm so over Alaska
Hahahahahaha wind...you're funny :D
ReplyDeleteI feel ya! I am "trying" to train for a Toughmudder in October (Lexington, KY). I am doing the Couch to 5K app and a little Power90 here and there. So far, I have gotten about one workout in per week. I feel motivated most of the time, but then the only time I get to workout is super early in the morning (not going to happen) or RIGHT after work! I'm talking change-clothes-in-the-bathroom and workout in my classroom (I'm a teacher).
ReplyDeleteGood luck! If you need a motivation buddy, let me know!