Week 6 (June 17 - 23): This week I only missed one workout, my Thursday morning slow pace run. I had an extra bonus of playing at Dave & Buster's, basketball, football and air hockey. My competitive nature popped out. I missed my Saturday morning group run due to Eve's sin...the cramps. I made up for it Sunday morning but I was unable to complete the full 6 miles. The heat and sun was a bit much and I forgot to bring my water. After I made it to the 5 mile mark, I started walking. I just wanted to make it back to the car before I pass out.
Week 7 (June 24 - 30): This week was pretty smooth. I hung out Wednesday night, so I missed my Thursday morning workout. I went to the gym in the evening to make up for it, but the gym was overly crowded. I walked in, got dressed, walked around, couldn't find a treadmill, waited a few moments, then just said forget it. My Saturday run was a little strenuous, I have to get used to running in the heat. I made the mistake of starting my run after 8 am. I had 7.5 miles to run. I started off pretty well but by mile 4, I was over heated and out of water. I ended up walking the majority of the way back to my car. Once I made it to my car, I headed straight for the 7-Eleven for some Gatorade. My body stayed hot the entire day.
Week 8 (July 1 - 7): After a scolding from my cousin, the personal trainer, I changed my weight training to 12 reps, 3 sets. I started with 12 reps, 1 set, then moved up to 12 reps, 2 sets. I also promised her I would increase my sets to 4 in August. She made me feel so guilty about my weight training and eating habits, I had nightmares. I felt the difference through the various muscles that ached. I ran in the Irving Marathon Summer Series Half on Saturday. It was extremely hot for me and the trees triggered my allergies. Two and half miles of the course was a trail. I don't like trails because of the potential of injuries. I tried to run my 3:1 but when I slipped, I decided it was just best to walk in a fast pace. Unfortunately, the entire trail was in the blazing sun. When I reached the mile 13 marker, I just walked until I made it close to the finish line, then I ran the short distance. I still finished under 3 hours. Today will just be a recovery 3 mile walk.
Week 9 (July 8 - 14): I only missed 2 workouts this week. My butt is lazy on Wednesday mornings. I had planned to make up the workouts missed on Friday, but a date to a concert changed that, oh well. I did my 3 miles on Saturday morning and I actually made it to hot yoga. It felt so good to be able to stretch, really stretch. I'm beginning to catch a cold. I have a bad summer cold, real bad. I was suppose to be the finish line cheerleader for the Too Hot to Handle, needless to say I didn't make it. I really wanted to be there to support my running buddies Chris and Desi.
Week 10 (July 15 - 21): I am sick, I didn't make it to the gym Monday morning. Tuesday, I barely finished my 3 miles on the treadmill. The treadmill I was on was directly under a high blowing fan, I was so congested. Hopefully, I will feel better by Saturday morning. Saturday morning I was able to get in my 4 miles around Lancaster Rec Center. I was hot outside but I was able to finish within a good time. I didn't burn out this time. Sunday I went to Hot Yoga by Candlelight. The temp and humidity was much high than Restorative Hot Yoga. My younger daughter attended with me and I was a little jealous of her flexibility, but as young as she is, she should be flexible. It felt really good to be able to stretch my muscles. I might actually buy a membership.
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