So it's Sunday and my boyfriend and I headed back to school (we go home every weekend.) We were sitting around and I told him that today was W5D2 so we had to go to the gym. Off course because he is here with me I have to drag him into it! But secretly I think he enjoys it. He is in much better shape than me and used to run a lot during his soccer practices so he makes an excellent running partner. He takes it slow with me and he really helps to boost my confidence. I'll admit it was a little intimidating going to my school gym. The girl next to me ran for at least an hour and then to top it off I had to do two eight minute runs today! That's the longest time I have ever run!!! I did not think I would be able to do it but my boyfriend reassured me that if I didn't make it this time I'd make it next time.
So we stretched and started our 5 minute warm up walk to the gym. I put the treadmill on 5.2 because 4.7 felt slower on this treadmill and before I knew it the first 8 minute run was over. It went fast, no major thigh pain, no cramps, and no shin splints. The bruises and blisters I got during my last run in my mothers shoes didn't even bother me! The next 8 minute run was a bit tougher though; In the last 5 minutes I started feeling a stomach cramp on the bottom left side. By clenching my stomach muscles and putting pressure on the area I was able to rid myself of the pain and again before I knew it I was done! I did not think I would finish W5D2 but I surprised myself (and i think my boyfriend) and finished! My main complaint is that I am clearly dehydrated because my throat hurt and my face burned.
After the run we headed to the weight room, my boyfriends favorite place. I bench pressed the bar (45 pounds yay me!) and my boyfriend bench pressed 115 pounds...just blew me out of the water, but I expected that. Then we did a few extra exercises, bought some water and juice at our dinning hall, and headed back to our room for some stretching! Overall, I had a wonderful workout. I feel amazing and I'm starting to think maybe I can do the 20 minute run!
Sunday, February 20, 2011
W5D2
So it's Sunday and my boyfriend and I headed back to school (we go home every weekend.) We were sitting around and I told him that today was W5D2 so we had to go to the gym. Off course because he is here with me I have to drag him into it! But secretly I think he enjoys it. He is in much better shape than me and used to run a lot during his soccer practices so he makes an excellent running partner. He takes it slow with me and he really helps to boost my confidence. I'll admit it was a little intimidating going to my school gym. The girl next to me ran for at least an hour and then to top it off I had to do two eight minute runs today! That's the longest time I have ever run!!! I did not think I would be able to do it but my boyfriend reassured me that if I didn't make it this time I'd make it next time.
So we stretched and started our 5 minute warm up walk to the gym. I put the treadmill on 5.2 because 4.7 felt slower on this treadmill and before I knew it the first 8 minute run was over. It went fast, no major thigh pain, no cramps, and no shin splints. The bruises and blisters I got during my last run in my mothers shoes didn't even bother me! The next 8 minute run was a bit tougher though; In the last 5 minutes I started feeling a stomach cramp on the bottom left side. By clenching my stomach muscles and putting pressure on the area I was able to rid myself of the pain and again before I knew it I was done! I did not think I would finish W5D2 but I surprised myself (and i think my boyfriend) and finished! My main complaint is that I am clearly dehydrated because my throat hurt and my face burned.
After the run we headed to the weight room, my boyfriends favorite place. I bench pressed the bar (45 pounds yay me!) and my boyfriend bench pressed 115 pounds...just blew me out of the water, but I expected that. Then we did a few extra exercises, bought some water and juice at our dinning hall, and headed back to our room for some stretching! Overall, I had a wonderful workout. I feel amazing and I'm starting to think maybe I can do the 20 minute run!
So we stretched and started our 5 minute warm up walk to the gym. I put the treadmill on 5.2 because 4.7 felt slower on this treadmill and before I knew it the first 8 minute run was over. It went fast, no major thigh pain, no cramps, and no shin splints. The bruises and blisters I got during my last run in my mothers shoes didn't even bother me! The next 8 minute run was a bit tougher though; In the last 5 minutes I started feeling a stomach cramp on the bottom left side. By clenching my stomach muscles and putting pressure on the area I was able to rid myself of the pain and again before I knew it I was done! I did not think I would finish W5D2 but I surprised myself (and i think my boyfriend) and finished! My main complaint is that I am clearly dehydrated because my throat hurt and my face burned.
After the run we headed to the weight room, my boyfriends favorite place. I bench pressed the bar (45 pounds yay me!) and my boyfriend bench pressed 115 pounds...just blew me out of the water, but I expected that. Then we did a few extra exercises, bought some water and juice at our dinning hall, and headed back to our room for some stretching! Overall, I had a wonderful workout. I feel amazing and I'm starting to think maybe I can do the 20 minute run!
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