I didn't quite achieve what I wanted to fitness wise this week - my effort consisted of :
Friday - 5.15km run 34:17
Tuesday - 5.16km run 33.:22
Wednesday - 30 mins personal training
Thursday - 5.13km run 34.:41
My goal for the long weekend was one long run of between 13-15km - I did nothing ! In fact, on Monday I didn't even get out of my pyjamas !!!! And the reason for that was the weather - it was miserable - but not only miserable, it was cold and raining and windy and, while I did think about going out there, sanity prevailed and I stayed under the doona with the rest of the family !!!!
We did manage a big cook up on Saturday / Sunday. Now I have a freezer full of slow cooked meals that I need only take out in the morning to defrost, put some rice on to cook before I go exercising in the evening and voila, we have a lovely home cooked meal for dinner. I love being this organised so that I know that while I am exercising I am also eating well, and not damaging the good that I am doing with my exercising by eating badly.
Last night our trainer had us doing walking lunges while holding 10kg weights in each hand. I cannot believe that I used to walk around carrying more than that in extra weight - how did I manage it day in and day out ? Needless to say, my glutes can feel it today and my legs felt really heavy, tired and stiff on my run tonight. I had planned on running 6.25km but just couldn't manage it - I still battle with not meeting the goals that I set for myself but part of me does realise that, while my head may think I can achieve a certain goal, sometimes my tired old body won't comply - and that is OK !!!
I am planning on a long run this weekend (the one that didn't happen last weekend) - will let you know how it did (or didn't) go next week !!!
Have the best Friday possible and an ever better weekend !
TFTD - Giving up doesn't always mean you're weak, sometimes it means you are strong enough and smart enough to let go and move on.
Even though you might not have reached your goals you should still be embracing your achievements as they are certainly something to be proud of.
ReplyDeleteFairy wishes and butterfly kisses for a wonderful weekend
Thanks for stopping by - I really loved your FF post - I was nodding my head at every line !
DeleteHave the best weekend ever.
Me
Oh goodness... We can be our own worst enemy can't we? Us goal setters can really be hard on ourselves!
ReplyDeleteBe encouraged that you have made all the right connections and that you are moving in the right direction. Getting all these things lined up is so crucial!
Running 5km+ a few times a week is awesome! Can't wait to see how fast you go at the Gold Coast!
Thanks for linking in with #teamfriday again, so nice to have you here!
B
Thanks B - just hope I don't put myself under too much pressure - right now my goal is to finish within the cut off time !!!
DeleteHave a great weekend and take care - just now you will be out pounding the streets as well !!
Me
Meals in the freezer are one of the best weapons to organisation. Don't be hard on yourself. You are doing awesome xx
ReplyDeleteThanks Nee - I have loved dinner every night this week because it has just been a case of cooking some rice and warming it up - definitely love being organised !!!
DeleteHave a fantastic weekend.
Me
Looooved the picture you put with this!!! You are so consistent in your workouts and just getting out there and doing it! Inspiring!
ReplyDeleteThanks my friend - sometimes it really is just a case of get dressed and do it before I even think about it because when I think about it the couch always seems to shout louder than the run !!!
DeleteHave a fantastic weekend and take care.
Me
Still great amount of exercise. I get a shock when I realise how much extra weight I have lugged about with me for years and years. Am on the fourth weekend without husband and the urge to drink copiously is strong, luckily hubby comes home next week.
ReplyDeleteHope you have a great weekend.
Thanks Seana - I was going to have a drink on Friday night only to find we were out of Amarula !!!! Devastated I was !!!
DeleteGlad to hear hubby will be home soon - it is definitely easier when they are around I have found.
Have had a great weekend - great run and a couple of hours of work yesterday, then watching the Suns come so close to beating North Melbourne last night, this morning we had breakfast at a new shop Chocolatto - nice but pricey - then off to Athlete's Foot to ask about a callus on my foot and scored a pair of socks from them to try out !
Now all relaxing on the couch.
Hope you have had a great weekend.
Me