On Tuesday evening, I went to my second track workout with the Pacers group. And I dreaded it for three reasons:
1) I don't like evening workouts
2) I don't like exercising in 90-degree weather
3) I don't like the repetitiveness of the track
Despite it all, I sucked it up and ran the whopping two blocks to the track. That was probably five minute of running, but I was a bit tired by the time I got there. I think it helps that I'm not alone in how I feel about these workouts- there are some others who dread them as well. But we realize that they're only going to help us.
We always start off with goofy warm-ups, like running and kicking back to touch our butts. But for me, it serves as a mental warm-up (because it's already 90 degrees!) that I am here with a group, and we're going to run intervals. Let's see if I can remember what we did, in track jargon:
2 x 400 (easy) off 200
1 x 1600 off 800
3 x 800 off 400
Some people did another lap or so after this, but I was pooped!! I did feel good though, especially on the last round, because I started after everyone else but passed several people in my group. I even sprinted the last 80 or so meters:-)
Starting next week, I'm going to work at getting back to my previous running level, where I was able to put in a 10-mile run before work.
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I know how you feel - dreading the workout, but knowing in the long run you'll be happy for it! ... doesn't always make it any easier, though.
I understand your pain. It makes me wonder sometimes why I signed up for this. However, Eric's right, when I remember what I wanted in the long run from this (to be more fit), I am already happier for it.
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