Thursday, February 10, 2011

What I'm doing

Lately I've had a shift in my focus.  I am now listening to my body intently.  If I have energy, I push my body to my limit.  If I am tired, I rest.  I don't stick to a rigid schedule.  Although I am trying to get into the perfect groove of a workout schedule.  I am trying different classes and trying different cross-training exercises.  The reason I want to really get into other ways of training is that I know I am weak in many areas.  I haven't lifted a weight in years.  I get lower back pain almost every time I run hard.  I also have neck issues as I have a couple of herniated discs.  My right shoulder often gives me pain.  So I am basically  A HOT MESS.  I realize I have so far to go to get in good enough shape in order to get faster and stronger.   I joined LA Fitness because most of the gils I run with teach there.  It makes me feel supported to get to know other runners.  It's like an instant bond of camaraderie.   I also go to a chiropractor who adjusts my back and neck weekly.  He gave me some neck exercises to do three times a day.  They have helped.  I've noticed that in the last few months I have gotten stronger, and I enjoy running more and more.  I love being able to feel no pain.  I have had no knee pain and I have been having less and less pain everywhere else, but running is always hard.  It's never easy.   I really wish that I had a running coach.  To push me.  I love taking classes because I always feel like I'm being pushed.  It's hard to push myself.  But I do try--
My smart coach schedule:


Mon-Easy Run
Tues-Cycle
Wed-Speed
Thur-Easy Run
Fri-Weights/Curcuit Training
Sat-Long Run
Sun-REST







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