3 Weeks To Go: Physical Fitness and Wellness

It's hard to believe that I've been training myself for this 8K race for 4 weeks.  I'm slightly surprised at my own dedication to it.  My will was tested the other day when I was still on campus until 10 PM and hadn't done my workout for the day.  The goal that morning was to get up and run at 6 AM because I knew it would be a long day.  So here I am, on the treadmill at 10:15 PM, trying to keep pushing myself.  The training schedule says I was supposed to run 2.5 miles; I got to about 2 miles, but I was definitely exhausted.
Physically, I still feel great.  I recognize the long-term benefits of staying in shape and taking care of my body.  My biggest struggle has been to match my diet with my workout schedule.  Currently, I'm the smallest I've ever been in my adult life.  Usually, a person would not complain about losing weight.  I'm just saying that I can't afford to invest in new clothes right now.  Either way, I'm very comfortable with my body and the way I look.  Who knows? I might put back on a few pounds once it's all over.
I'm sure I won't have an intense workout schedule once this is over, but I think my body has already gotten used to the idea of physical activity.
Off to the gym as week 4 comes to a close....

-CN

The Challenge Continues: 36 Days Until the Race

In the last 11 days, I've done some type of exercise in the last 10 of those days.  I'd say that some sort of dedication, the type I haven't experienced in a while.  From that, I can say that I'm on track to achieving my goal of finishing an 8K race.

I think it's time to switch up the routine though and start exercising in the morning instead of after work.  I'm sure this will require another level of discipline, but I think it will have its benefits.  I'm also planning to add in some group exercise classes; treadmills and exercise bikes are starting to get old already.  Most importantly, I need to eat more food! In one week, I lost about three pounds and that is not the goal! (Although, it comes with the territory of constant exercise).  Note to self: eat breakfast!

Friday is a day for rest and I'll gladly take it! :)