Running was very hit or miss for me. Had a good day Monday, great day Tuesday (3.3 miles), not so good day Thursday (could barely make it to 2 miles). Why the discrepencies? I think a big part was that on Monday and Tuesday I went to the gym in the AM. I was rested, had a piece of toast with the kids before school so I had something to regulate my blood sugar but wasn't stuffed. On Thursday, I went to the gym around 12:30 after having a huge late breakfast out. I think the full stomach coupled with my need for an afternoon siesta did not bode well for running.
I jumped back in the pool this week too. The last time I swam was 2 1/2 weeks ago at my first swim lesson. So I decided that before I had my lesson on Friday I should at least show up and try to remember what she taught me. Let's just say that it was so bad that the guy I was sharing the lane with kept asking me if I was OK. I was so tired and felt like I was going to be sick, that it wasn't until I was done swimming that I realized I had again had a full stomach and was attempting this after lunchtime. So I guess the lesson that I learned this week is have enough in my stomach so that I don't pass out, but not enough that I feel bloated and want to throw up!
My swim lesson today was great! Worked on more breathing techniques and my stroke. She also gave me some basic exercises to do outside of the pool to build up more core and upper body. What I really need to work on is not getting water up my nose! It drives me crazy.
So overall, I would have to say that I had moments of good with some moments of fatigue, but I now am learning what my body needs in order to do what I want it to do.
Next week I need to start biking. I am hoping that the weather will be nicer so that I can get out onto the open road.
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