I run. That's my exercise of choice. I like it. I do it as often as I can. Its about endurance. I'm stubborn enough to push through a tough long run. The results are easy to see week to week as my endurance improves.
Every time I set out to train for a distance race, I mean to incorporate more strength training. I hate strength training, mostly because I know I'm weak. Unlike running where I continually prove to myself how strong I am, strength training just shows me how weak I truly am. It brings out every negative voice in the back of my head. That negative voice mocks my attempts and often derails me after 1 or 2 sessions. Deep down I know that if I did more of it like I did with running, I'd improve and eventually get to the feelings I have about running only for strength training. I also acknowledge that a marathon is becoming a bit of a goal for me and I can not do that without getting stronger.
So today a journey/experiment starts: p90x.
My first workout: Chest & Back; Ab Ripper X
Expectations: push ups & pull ups, none of which I can really do
What it delivered: push ups & Pull ups, none of which I can really do.
Well I lie a bit on that, I can do some push ups,... just not as many or as many variations in the video. Pull ups... you know someday I'd love to be able to do 1. Until then it'll be the resistance bands for me!
Ab Ripper X: I was toast after like 2 minutes. The rest I half assed, thus only cheating myself. Maybe by the end of this journey I can make it through it.
So yes, a lot of work to do, progress to hopefully be made. This program works for those who stick with it, may I find my way through.
Coming up tomorrow: plyometrics
Also in less than 2 weeks I do the running portion of a triathalon... I should probably get out for some runs before then. May the sleep gods be on my side so I can get back on track working out.
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