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On Friday I was up at 5 again and went to the gym and used their eliptical trainer. It was much harder! I went forwards for the first 15 minutes and backwards for the last 15. I kind of thought I wasn't going to make it. I only sporadically read for the first 15 minutes and then gave up entirely for the second 15. This workout took a lot more concentration than the bike did.
The other thing that was different was that some guy came in around 5:30 or 5:45 to use the treadmill. I was no longer all alone. I kind of liked being there by myself. Anyway, the eliptical machine claimed that I burned twice as many calories as on the bike - and I was on level 3. So maybe it really was harder. It really made me think I need to get in better shape, that's for sure!
It was really hot on Friday. I didn't go running that night. I was also in a meeting all day and didn't get home until around 4 and quite honestly didn't feel like doing anything.
On Saturday I went out to practice and ran for an hour. We had run about 5 miles or so. I think. Then I walked - getting in a total of about 8. I also ran a bit more, but it was pretty negligible. Just running with participants for a brief distance. Anyway, I felt good. It's been a long time since I've run for an hour - even if my pace wasn't so great. I still ran for an hour.
Later that day - my AC broke. They're fixing it today. In the meantime I have a little portable AC unit.
Sunday I took the day off. Today I got up at 5 again and did the bike. This time a half hour at level 8. I don't feel any more sore. Then I lifted some weights before coming back here for my physical therapy. The plan is to go for a run tonight. Though it's still really hot. (supposed to get to 87 today) And it's been really humid. So I'm not expecting a lot out of this run. But I want to get out there and run at least a little bit!
The other thing that was different was that some guy came in around 5:30 or 5:45 to use the treadmill. I was no longer all alone. I kind of liked being there by myself. Anyway, the eliptical machine claimed that I burned twice as many calories as on the bike - and I was on level 3. So maybe it really was harder. It really made me think I need to get in better shape, that's for sure!
It was really hot on Friday. I didn't go running that night. I was also in a meeting all day and didn't get home until around 4 and quite honestly didn't feel like doing anything.
On Saturday I went out to practice and ran for an hour. We had run about 5 miles or so. I think. Then I walked - getting in a total of about 8. I also ran a bit more, but it was pretty negligible. Just running with participants for a brief distance. Anyway, I felt good. It's been a long time since I've run for an hour - even if my pace wasn't so great. I still ran for an hour.
Later that day - my AC broke. They're fixing it today. In the meantime I have a little portable AC unit.
Sunday I took the day off. Today I got up at 5 again and did the bike. This time a half hour at level 8. I don't feel any more sore. Then I lifted some weights before coming back here for my physical therapy. The plan is to go for a run tonight. Though it's still really hot. (supposed to get to 87 today) And it's been really humid. So I'm not expecting a lot out of this run. But I want to get out there and run at least a little bit!
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