Running stats 6/28/2022

Lousy run. I just got back from spending a few days in Chicago for my birthday. We walked all over the city, but we also ate a lot of pizza, hot dogs, and pastries.

Upon return, I got a post-travel migraine and spent the next full day in bed. So fitness has not been top of mind. But I have been feeling antsy and knew I wanted to hit the streets as soon as I recovered. I was feeling ballsy and programmed an 8 minute interval with a 3 min recovery run. It was too ballsy. I reminded myself to keep a slow pace. I wasn’t in a hurry. I didn’t need to rush. But I burned out. By the time the second interval was halfway through, I was walking. When the third interval started, I skipped it and walked the rest of the way in. It’s my abs. When I run with W., he complains about his legs. My legs are strong. My abs are weak. I know I need to do more strength training. I don’t enjoy gyms. I’ve gone. I’m still paying $10 a mo at Planet Fitness just in case I need it. I also have resistance bands in my studio. I should use those. I don’t hate those. I can’t blame the weather — it’s a little cloudy and breezy. I can’t blame chaffing clothes; I wore my softest leggings. I can’t blame distracting noises; I had downloaded The Lincoln Lawyer.

I will try the 8 minutes again on Thursday and in the meantime look into the resistance bands.