Hola! Here were my workouts for the week.
Saturday- 11.5 miles on the Appalachian Trail with Kristen and Anne. We started at Scott's Farm and went North. About halfway up the mountain we turned around because it was really icy. Another runner told us he had gone the whole way up and how to crawl on his hands and knees! After we ran back to Scott's Farm, we headed South for a bit before turning around. Kristen let me borrow her extra yak trax so I wouldn't slip in the snow and ice. The trail was beautiful!
Sunday- Lifting back @ home. It was pouring so I really wasn't feeling a run. I caught up on the news while I got swole!
Band asst. wide grip pull ups- 5x6
Band asst. neutral grip pull ups- 5x8
Row- 5x8x25lb
Bicep curls- 5x10x15lb
Stability ball sit ups- 5x15x15lb
Stability ball pull ins- 5x15
Bicycles- 5x40
Donkey kicks- 5x20
Plank w/ row- 5x8x15lb
Monday- 6 warm late morning miles! I had the day off work to take Paul to his oral surgery. He had four teeth pulled! Anyway, my run was great because it was the first run in a long time that it wasn't FREEZING out.
Tuesday- 6 morning miles. Just an enjoyable run. Can I just say I am so thankful just to go out, run at a "la la la" pace, and ENJOY IT? I truly love running.
Wednesday- 6 horrible miles. I got my period Tuesday afternoon. Sometimes, during the first 12-36 hours of my period, I feel SICK. I get a horrible lower back ache, nausea, and a fever-y feeling. My back hurt all night and I felt weak and dizzy on my run. It was the worst run I had in a long time. I ran a 9:20 pace and it felt very hard.
Thursday- Lifting chest @ home. I wanted to run but it was raining and time to lift. I ended up "feeling fat" the rest of the day. I hate that feeling.
Friday- 6 humid miles in SHORTS!!! It was nearly 60 degrees and even though it was raining, I hit the streets! I came across a little skunk running across the street. He was so cute! I only ever see skunks in the morning. Where do they hide all day?
I know, I wear the same jacket and pink long sleeve on every run...
Wednesday- 6 horrible miles. I got my period Tuesday afternoon. Sometimes, during the first 12-36 hours of my period, I feel SICK. I get a horrible lower back ache, nausea, and a fever-y feeling. My back hurt all night and I felt weak and dizzy on my run. It was the worst run I had in a long time. I ran a 9:20 pace and it felt very hard.
Friday- 6 humid miles in SHORTS!!! It was nearly 60 degrees and even though it was raining, I hit the streets! I came across a little skunk running across the street. He was so cute! I only ever see skunks in the morning. Where do they hide all day?
Do you ever feel sick on the first day of your period?
The first day of my period, and the day before, can sometimes mean I have to stick to a treadmill so I can be near a bathroom. When I ran a marathon I used my birth control to change when my period would start because it was going to be trouble!
ReplyDeleteI would have to do that now too, or purposefully make sure my race wasn't on the first two days of my period. Guys never even think about this stuff.
DeleteI do believe that skunks are nocturnal. (I could be wrong though). I continue to be impressed that you usually get 6 miles in before work! Great job. I wish I could be that dedicated, but then again, I do enjoy my afternoon runs.
ReplyDeleteThe morning is just when I like to do it. I would hate going out in the afternoon. I'm glad we both have a schedule that allows us to run when we want to.
DeleteI usually feel sick the day before I start my period and the first day. I always say I can feel it coming on. I didn't get my period this month I think because I started a new birth control pill but I could *feel* it on the day it was supposed to happen. Nothing like getting the pains without the payoff of actually having your period!
ReplyDeleteDid you buy new tights to run in for your freezing cold days?
I did not buy the tights! I just haven't felt like going out and shopping yet...
DeleteWhen I was in my 20s I was on BC and I didn't get my period but I don't remember getting the symptoms.
You've been so diligent this week!
ReplyDeleteThanks! I "felt like" doing everything I did so it was fun. Except that period run. That sucked.
DeleteFeeling fat? Where? in your ears? you are not fat!! You are smart, beautiful, and strong.
ReplyDeleteThank you. :) I know I'm not fat, that's why I said "feel" fat. It sucks!
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