Now to catch you guys up........last week my body was fatiguing way too early in my weight lifting sessions. It was to the point that on my leg day I did 5 sets and walked out of the gym. I was soo disgusted. My muscles were so weak and tired, I thought WTH this is crazy to keep trying to push through this just to have a half A$$ workout. (Can't stand that) That was on Thursday. On Friday some how I decided to let Harley train me for shoulders. Harley delivered as usual, I just don't think I did. Again, I was so weak and my muscles were just not responding well at all. We did complete the workout, but that's about all I can say about it.
So what to do? My body apparently needs a break. I do not want to take a full week off from exercising, sooooo I guess it is time to move onto my 2012 bucket list.
I prepped this to be its own post, but I think it works well right here:
I have been cruising on for some time now with no clear goals or direction as to what I want to accomplish. So many times I have said I want to do that or try that. Only to get caught up in my usual routine and not get them done or even tried. I don't want to be that person. So, I have come up with a bucket list of sorts for me to reach in 2012.
- Drop and keep weight at or below 145lbs
- Pullups unassisted for 8
- Bench press 100lbs for 5
- Consistent diet, allowing cheats that are either planned or holidays
- Increase cardio
- Yoga at least 1 day a week
- Spin at least 1 day a week
- Crossfit at least 1 day a week
- Olympic style lifts (incorporate at least one in every weight training workout)
- Run a 5K and a 10K
I want to be able to show you this list again at the end of 2012 with all the items checked off. Some I may already do and some I may can do and don't know it. My goal is to find out how hard and how far I can push this.
With that said, I started outdoor running last Saturday and have not missed a day yet. I have decided a week out of the gym may do my body some good and give me a chance to get started on my running.
Let me clarify here a few minor details:
I have NEVER been an outdoor runner, I only recently discovered I could run on the treadmill, but have never been able to do any distance outside.
I have mitral valve prolapse, which I have never let hold me back, but in running it just means I am not capable of taking off running, I have to build up to a run. Once I catch my wind, I can go.
I am learning new stuff every day I run. It is really quite fascinating how quickly my body has responded. So far the most I have run in a straight stretch is 2 miles. And when I remembered to time my 2nd mile the other day I was at 11 minutes, which I know is sooooo slow, but it is a starting point.
I have to go now, to get some other things done, but I will keep you posted.
If you haven't been out for a run in a while or ever, give it a try. It has been a nice change up for me.
Crystal
It isn't easy to build up your runs! I know, I'm really slow too... but outdoors is much harder than on a treadmill. :) And you're right! Its a starting point!
ReplyDeleteHey girl. I'm in the same boat. I've just been moving along with no real goals in mind. One big one is to run a marathon next year but my training for that won't start until mid January at the earliest. But I feel content right now, so I"m not going to put any pressure on myself. Don't fret, enjoy life =)
ReplyDeleteIf 11 minutes is slow, then I must be walking my runs instead of actually running them :)
ReplyDeleteI like the idea of a bucket list for 2012!!
T.
Gotta start somewhere! Making a list and getting a start on it (no matter where the starting point may be) is already a great accomplishment :)
ReplyDeleteI'd be ecstatic if I could RUN 2 miles. I can barely make one.
ReplyDeleteI hit the goal...but I didn't keep it off, I'm holding at 147 and extremely pleased not to have to mess with the scale anymore.
I haven't had any real goals in awhile either...guess I should be working on some for 2012, lol.
I love that you have such ambitious goals.
ReplyDeleteI find it difficult these days to juggle three jobs and the gym regularly. and by regularly I mean I go three times a week and that's it : (
I miss my days of training two times a day. but I think that'll have to wait until Jan.
Maybe my goal will be to do another competition!