Who knew???
I little while back I set a new goal for myself. I weight train regularly at the gym and do very little cardio. I started competing last year and I have been competing non stop. I did the Fame World amateur championship on June 15 and was supposed to compete again next week with the IDFA. However, I have been extremely tired and after seeing how worried my loved ones were I decided to give my body and the people I care about a break and to end my competition season with Fame.
I spoke to my coach who ordered 2 weeks off the diet and training and a year off competing in order to add some mass. Trust me the news was more than welcome but my family and friends. After a week off I was getting a bit bored so I decided to start working on another goal that I have. I promised the #1 person in my life that I would run 5k with him. I never ran more than 5 minutes before I met him so to me it was quite a challenge. During contest prep I would run for 15 minutes before each workout but it was all the cardio allowed. In between 2 comps I managed to run for 30 min but I could never improve my time. I made a deal with a friend of mine who teaches a running class that I would help her with her stage presence and walk if she helped me with my running. So this week-end I met up with her and we ran, she showed proper for and technique and we ran together for over 30 min. I went back on Monday to run on the tread and practice what she had showed me.
This morning I did the unthinkable, I ran outside. It’s a gorgeous day and I live downtown right by a mountain. The mountain is a runner’s paradise. For me it was hell!!!!! After 3 min. I realized that I wasn’t ready to run uphill yet so I turned around and went for downtown. I loved it! Who knew????? I think I might stick to this. I feel great during and after. It helps clear my mind and I feel amazing after.
Me, the girl who went from bitching when my coach gives me 10 min of warm up cardio instead of 8 a fan of running…
June 24, 2008 at 9:15 am
I’m glad you are taking care of yourself and good luck with the new goal!!
Greg
June 24, 2008 at 10:30 am
told ya running is addictive =) welcome to the runners high, girl.. it doesnt get much better than that
June 24, 2008 at 3:43 pm
Mont royale!! ahh… we had killer lacrosse conditioning practices on that bad boy!! Congrats on all of your achievements this year… you will be great on the 5K… you can do it!!
June 25, 2008 at 4:21 am
You go, Izzy! Good luck with the running…I don’t think I could run out to get the mail!
June 27, 2008 at 6:12 am
I love running outdoors, and hate those days I’m forced indoors. During the past winter, while I was training for the marathon I was only forced indoors twice. Good lluck racing your 5K. I’m sure you will excel.
July 16, 2008 at 9:14 am
Good luck on your new goal. I love running. I feel so good after a run & I’m sure you do too. It is addictive and fun, especially when outside. Before you know it, you’ll be running 10k and half marathons. You’ll do awesome, I know you will. Cheers.