What’s the best way to get back into running?
Register for a 5K.
I was registered before I left for Italy and was nervous about racing one week after returning. Rightfully so – this was a HARD 3.14 miles. I haven’t been running because my knee is iffy and the top of my foot has started hurting. I’m also just out of the habit.
Sunday at noon I laced up and headed to the park for the AIDS Walk and 5K. It was a 1p start, but they were having some sort of issues and we didn’t start until after 1:15p. Did I mention that it hit 80 degrees yesterday?
We started uphill in the heat. I was sunburned from the long wait (sunscreen is smart, even if it is October). Official times aren’t posted yet but I didn’t PR. I crossed the line at 24:39… so I’m thinking my official time is around 24:30.
That’s not a terrible time. What is terrible is how hard it was for me to get that time… and the fact that I’m supposed to run 7 miles of a Marathon relay in 2 weeks, followed by a Half on Thanksgiving. Time to end vacation mode and get little more disciplined about running!
Post-run I participated in the AIDS Walk portion of the event. It was really neat to see so many people come together for a great cause.
Adjusting to the cleanse this time has been much easier this time! When I did it last year, I was tired and had a headache for the first few days. This year I’m not missing meat at all and am enjoying the challenge of eating vegan on the cleanse. The hardest part was not being about to enjoy a beer in the sunshine this weekend! 🙂
Saturday night, over-whelmed by disappointing football outcomes, I watched Forks Over Knives. It definitely has me thinking. The health benefits of a plant-based diet are undeniable.
While I’m not sure I could go the rest of my life without any animal products, I am going to make more of an effort to limit my intake. On day 11 of the cleanse I’m supposed to add a serving of chicken or fish each day; however, I have decided to add tofu and tempeh instead.
Eating clean does make a difference. I feel much better today than I did the last day in Italy after our shared 2 kilos of beef (not to mention the gelato, wine, etc.)!
Don’t get me wrong – I don’t regret it (that steak was incredible). The trip was amazing and I love delicious food. That isn’t something I can sustain.
Over the past 10 days my plant-based diet I have been able to keep my energy up while working an insane number of hours, traveling all week, and not getting as much sleep as I should have. Cheers to plants.
Like I said, I am really struggling to get back into the swing of things workout-wise. My muscles feel incredibly tight and I’m out of the habit. A massage is in order! I need to get back to writing out my weekly workout plan. Having it in writing makes a big difference for me.
I am making an effort. The intensity level isn’t where I’d like it and I’m struggling to run… but half the battle is getting out the door. That, I have done.
Workout Recap (10/10-10/16)
- Monday – 100 push-ups
- Tuesday – P90X Ab Ripper X
- Wednesday – Bike-Elliptical-Treadmill 30 min intervals, Legs, 100 push-ups
- Thursday – Tris/Chest, 6 min plank sequence
- Friday – 30 mins elliptical, 10 mins Bike, 100 push-ups
- Saturday – P90X Kempo, Ab Ripper X, 100 push-ups
- Sunday – 5K AIDS Run, 5K AIDS Walk, Yoga for Runners
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Italy recap again tomorrow! And a recipe – I made some tastiness this weekend. 🙂
Have you seen Forks over Knives? What did you think?
What was the best part about your weekend?