Yay!!! I did it! I went to the gym! I did a 60 min. pilates class and 20 min. on the exercise bike. Woohoo! (now to do it again.....)
Hi Sheri! - yes, in my mind, I know that morning workouts would probably be the best thing, apparently it's better for you too, gets you started off on the right foot. But I just can't get my butt moving that early. And I'm also not a fan of showering at the gym, so I'd much rather go home grubby than to work grubby. (my gym is right next to my office) But I might try a yoga class, I never get too sweaty in those. We'll see.
In any case, I am noticing muscles that I swear weren't there yesterday. Pilates is hard!
Icedragon - you are hilarious! You used to cheat in gym class?! I would have LOVED to do that, but I was a big chicken. I absolutely loathe running - I'm terrible at it.
But get this - I was working with a trainer when I lived in LA, and I told her that I hate running outside because I always end up going too fast and panting like I'm going to die, and then I have to stop and walk just so I can breathe. So I ended up alternating sprinting and then walking every 2 minutes or so. You know what she said?
"That's perfect!"
Apparently, it's called intervals, and it's very chic in the fitness world right now. It's supposed to work out your body differently, shaking it up so it doesn't know what's coming next, improving your results. Well, I don't know if it made much difference, but it made me feel better about looking weird.
But good for you with your 7K run - that's a huge deal! And you should make your friend's son run it with you. So you can make fun of him. ;0)
OK, I hope everyone's week is off to a great start!
Best,
Emily