I have really had a terrific past few days of fitness. Maybe that race was the kick in the butt that I needed? Hmmm. For the past few weeks, I was moping and whining and sniffling and coughing (well I am still doing some of that) and feeling sluggish and had a no-can-do attitude. Then I had an about face.
Monday morning: I went to the gym before work. I laughed as I walked by the treadmill and saddled up to the elliptical instead. I pushed myself on that for 25 minutes. Then I had a muscle-screaming session of upper-body weights (shoulders, chest, lower back, upper back, biceps and triceps). Definitely a good start to the week.
Tuesday evening: The rain held off and I took that as a motivating sign. I ran 3.75 miles around my neighborhood. My legs sure felt tired, but when I was done I felt like a champ!
Thursday morning: I decided to skip the cardio in favor of some strength training. I did the whole-body circuit: smith machine squats, one-legged leg press, abductor, adductor, chest, back, arms and shoulders. Then I finished with some deep stretching.
I can't wait for the beach!!!
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