Good day internet. I hope things are going well for
you. I am struggling. Don’t you just hate yourself for feeling
jealous of someone else’s victory? I don’t
like this about myself. I’m trulyhappy for them but I feel like everything I do
is mediocre. There are some people who excel at everything. I am not one of
those..
Part of my half-marthon training is to do my Kaia Fit
workouts which include HIIT, Tabata, AMRAPs and PLYOMETRICS. They are tough. There are three levels
(balance, Strength & Kaia). I generally work out in balance and strength. I
work my ass off but I’m not winning any beastmode awards. But I’m okay with
that… I’m getting through the workouts. I’m progressing.
Week 1, I did my running first and then my Kaia
workouts. It wasn’t so bad. If you look
at my Saturday training below, I did an intense bootcamp class and I went all
out, then I ran. It was tough. But I made it through week 1 despite my
sciatica. I saw a doctor but I’ll save that for another post.
Week 1:
Mon. Tue. Wed. Thur. Fri. Sat.
Kaia Fit Recovery Kaia Fit Kaia Fit Rest Power Hour
Run 2 miles Run
3 miles Run 3
miles
(31 minutes) (45 minutes) (48
minutes)
Week 2 is here and I did my Kaia workout as prescribed. Except, I saved my run for the evening. Immediately after work, I headed to the park. The weather was warm but there was a breeze. I was hoping my rested legs would mean a good run. NOPE… My pace was 16.35
per mile.
Yesterday's run was slower than last Saturday's run where I stacked my workouts.
I know my only goal for my first
half-marathon is to complete it and not worry about my time. That’s what my common sense tells me, but then
there’s that mean girl inside me that is jealous of my running partner who
busted out a 12 minute mile. ;-(
I’m happy for her, but by the end of our 10 weeks, she’ll be running 10
minute miles, and I’ll be lucky to run a 13 minute mile…. I’m not looking
for sympathy. Honestly. I’m just venting.
I am so grateful that my body allows me to exercise but I would love JUST ONCE not to have to work so hard to achieve a goal where for others, it comes easier. Or does it?
I remain hopeful,
Paula
Paula, I'm going to tell you this and I promise you, I'm not blowing smoke. What you do is VERY IMPRESSIVE. I know ladies way younger than you that would be able to do a fraction of what you do exercise-wise. So there's that. And I think you deserve a huge pat on the back for it! *pat-pat* :)
ReplyDeleteYou asked the other day about running shoes and I thought I left a comment, but apparently it didn't go through. I really like Mizuno - SUPER comfortable. Newtons are nice, too, but you have to get your feet/running adjusted to them because of how they're built.
Have an awesome Thursday my friend!!
Ugh - I meant to say "wouldn't be able to do a fraction of what you do..."
ReplyDeleteDear Lisa, thank you so much for your wonderful words. I truly appreciate them and they totally made my day. After my workout this morning, coach ends the workout with a fit tip. Today's was "Be thankful your body allowed you to be here and move." That was very humbling. I'm so incredibly grateful that I'm able to do what I do. I shouldn't be greedy. Thank you friend for your advice on the shoes. I'll definitely look into these brands and read their reviews. Abrasos.
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