Met up with K-dot for our usual Sunday morning run. We’re on a kick to do speedwork on Sundays instead of our regular long runs. I am enjoying the fun of it, even though at the time I hate it!
I really miss running. I’m going to make a serious effort to get my mileage back up to where it once was. I have a hard time concentrating/focusing on two things at the same time (i.e. figure competitions/lifting and/or running). I do miss running a lot and it will only increase my fitness, lower my body fat and enhance my life. As a runner I can lean myself out, which will only help in my quest for a shot at a figure competition.
I’ve always wanted to be tight and muscular. I have done well to lose weight six years ago, stay healthy and keep it off, but now I’m finally prepared with the right knowledge I need to achieve my end goal… I can do this, so many people do it every day.
Through my focus on lifting more, I have strengthened my knees to the point where I feel little or no pain at all running. If you’ve followed my journey over almost the past two years blogging about running, I struggled A LOT with left knee pain. I hope to keep up with lifting and add back running to the mix starting this week.
I’m going to sign-up for a race this fall to motivate me (just a 5 miler).
Also, the shift of focus to figure competitions has been a positive experience. I’ve finally started eating the best way I can and I’m finally feeling comfortable with it and people’s comments. I feel energized, physically tighter and more positive. I still would like to attend a figure competition in Sept as a spectator and possibly compete next April.
For now, I am going to work to include running in my plan. It will only help me at this point. It’ll be tough, but I really miss running, being a ‘runner’ and feeling great after my runs.
Speedwork:
800 jog
100m = 17.2 sec
100m = 18.5 sec
200m = 49.3 sec
200m jog
100m = 18.2 sec
200m jog
Total distance (+ a lot of walking around) = 1.25 miles
Workout:
- Type: Run
- Date: 08/03/2008
- Time: 08:00:00
- Total Time: 1:00:00.00
- Distance: 1.25 miles
- Average Pace: 48:00/mile
