Day 3: Getting the Train on the Track

VALERIE: We successfully made it out of bed at 6:30am this morning for our Day 3 workout, and I was feeling pretty sassy about it . . . until I went to my scheduled doctor's appointment. It is official, her scale SUCKS! I saw a number higher than I've ever seen in my documented history. UGH! Nothing like the ugly truth to get me motivated to get back on track.



Exercise:


Day 3 = Back to Scult Circuit 1-2


How is it that the workout felt harder, but I performed better? Crazy, I know (consider the source). I woke up still pretty sore, which I felt during the workouts, but today, I was able to do full reps for everything except the push-ups and the dips. Yes, I am going easy this first week, using just 5 pound weights, but believe me, I can feel it.


For the record, dips are my nemesis, and push-ups are the dips' evil sidekick. Just sayin'.




By the way, have I mentioned that Jeff and I are currently training for a race? Jeff will be doing the Marshall University Half Marathon, and I will do the Marshall Half Marathon relay, on November 7th? You can say it with my now . . . INSANE! But, that is what we are doing.







So, typically we train on Mondays, but yesterday we got sidetracked by the grand opening of the Mellow Mushroom. So, this evening, we waded through the swarms of gnats (what is UP with that this summer???) and did our little run/walk.


Now, my whole body is either sore or really tired and with every step, I really wanted to give up. I even considered just walking without my little run segments. But, this little voice inside my head kept telling myself that I can push through it. I'm a Power 90 girl. And while my pace was ridiculously slow, I stuck with the interval for the full 30 minute run/walk. Yay, me!!!


Diet:

Is this choo-choo on the track??? Well, today, I had a very successful diet day. My SparkPeople* nutritional balance was almost dead on. I was actually a little under calories today. Maybe that will off-set how totally bad I've been the past two days. :)

Supplements:

Had a good conversation with my Nurse Practioner during my appointment today, and I am doing some more research on the suggested supplements. Jury is still out on this. Anyone reading? If so, please share your thoughts on this topic with me.

I wrap up Day 3 feeling tired, and yet oddly energized. Looking forward to seeing how tomorrow's Cardio goes.

Peace out!


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