Jumpstart!
Today’s workout: 2 mile run + lifting
While listening to: the radio playing on the gym’s loudspeakers
It was rough week…that’s my excuse. Somehow, even though the quarter is drawing to a close, I had multiple tests and papers due last week.
That being said, I lagged in my workouts. So, today I did a small run in order to jumpstart the upcoming week. I would have gone farther but I was worried
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about injuring myself after several days off. Plus, honestly, my body was fighting to stay sedentary. It’s amazing how quickly muscle mass and running progress can be lost.
Afterward I did some lifting on various machines. A 2009 article in Runner’s World debunked a common myth surrounding strength training: it bulks you up.
In actuality, studies have shown that strength training can increase endurance and help ward off injuries. Just remember to start small in terms of weights. I know that sometimes I think I should start off with a heavier setting…but then I remind myself that I haven’t been lifting long and I don’t want to pay for it later!
Next week will be another busy one, in terms of assignments and classwork. Knowing that, I’m hoping to be able to run more regularly and maintain the endurance that I have achieved so far.
4 weeks until race day!
