Treadmill of Doom
So, I was able to get a workout in today at 4 am. I was already up and I figured then I woul not have to endure Dwight Yoakum, nor the looks from the staff as they trundle in.
The security guard, and the other nurses looked at me like I was out of my mind, but, the guard let me in and locked me in actually,which wassomewhat reassuring.
I had a very difficult workout. The treadmill of doom was pure misery. I ended up doing about 3.6 miles,then somework on an ellipitical, then some lunges with a weighted ball, crunches, chest press, and the Running armsexersise with weights. I hate to admit it, but my quads are still feeling it hours later.
I suppose I will not be running Canyonlands. I am not in very good shape. I am always out of breath here when running, and it is actually not very enjoyable for that reason. I will volunteer rather and still attempt to enjoy the race atmosphere. I am very annoyed because I trained so well to a point and then things fell apart. But I am also resigned. I had the flu and was really sick for almost a month, so I suppose that screwed things up.
Currently Looking for a new assignment, in Warm Florida. If my License comes through and I get the position (Looks Like in Orlando) I will try to trainup to run The Minnie 15K in May. Only 9 miles. Might be doable. At least it will be warmer.
Comments
Florida in May---will be right at HOT! I hope you get it, though.
I'm sorry that the treadmill was not nice to you today. I might have looked at you funny if I'd seen you there to exercise at the early hour of 4am.
I'm sure, with time, you will be back to your regular running shape. I hate that you ended up with the flu. **knocking on wood that it stays out of my house****
Yep, 4am and Treadmill were never going to be pretty - or have a positive effect on morale. Why not have a go at running Canyonlands anyway? Get a few 4/5 mile runs in between now and then (if you have time) and the people/atmosphere may spur you along to run/jog/walk all the way to the end.
Its too bad but its not like that place and run is no longer going to be or that you have hit the down hill slope of life, you haven’t reached an age where they no longer will let you run! The best laid plans always go astray, but it sounds like you should be in for a nice change, I hope your license come in and you get yourself to a little wormer place so you can do some actual running outdoors. But it sounds like a good plan to make the best of it by volunteer you will enjoy that an be able to get a few good photos!
I still think you would surprise yourself, and as the others say, it doesn't matter if you walk some of it - you might make some friends along the way.
I'm not surprised you feel shattered after working out at 4a.m.!
Don't give up yourself - you're still very fit, and you've been doing lots of different types of training (and at altitude).