Week 1 and 2 were not amazing. Usually this first month is filled with optimism new training plan excitement. This time around, it's been hot and I've been in a war with my lethargy. Stupid stupid lethargy.
Week 1: 1- 3 mile run and my "long run" (previously blogged) of 4.5 miles
(It should have been 2- 3 mile runs, strength/stretching, and a speed workout)
Week 2: 1- 3 mile run, some yoga and a very warm run technically completed during week 3 (Monday)
(it should have been like week 1 and a 6 mile long run on Sunday)
I'm off to a better start this week. If I had not gone out Monday morning and done the 6 miler, I would be far less optimistic. Sometimes that's what these programs come down to: guilt over not doing it vs desire to just be a loaf on the couch. When guilt surpasses desire, running occurs.
Today is recovery. I did a pretty strenuous strength workout last night with the P90X legs/back video.... so many lunges and so many pull ups I can't do..... I wasn't that sore this morning which lulled me into a momentary delusion that all would be fine, but alas, delayed onset muscle soreness has stricken and as the day progressed, my legs are not happy with me. Not as bad as the last time I did the video when I'm pretty sure everything from above my butt and lower was rebelling against me (this time I did not use weights every time they used them for the lunges). But then again, this is Day 1 post workout. Let's see what day 2 brings my way. Either way the plan is to get out for a 3.5 mile run. Hills? Sprints? You can count on it!
I will say I need to get the bottom of my lethargy problem. Maybe its the heat? I hope its the heat. Running loses its splendor when it's 80 at 6:30a.m.....
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