Yesterday I finally did something that resembled ‘strength’ training. It’s been too long since I’ve done any kind of resistance training, other than resisting the urge to stay inside rather than run outside :)
I had one busy day yesterday and loved every minute. I started the morning with some quiet yoga before getting ready for church. After a bunch of meetings and errands I ended up at the gym and did some biking to help my legs recover from Saturday’s 5 miler. I did the 1 mile bike ride at a resistance of 7. After that I did a little bit more stretching and then 1 cycle through the strength circuit. It felt good to lift again and I’m hoping that feeling lingers until my next scheduled strength day.
Of course, I couldn’t leave without hangin in the Jacuzzi and the sauna for a bit. That was a great way to end my workout week!
In other news, I’ve been having a serious case of Spoiled-Runner-itis. Yes, I made that up. I don’t know what else to call that feeling when you are just fed up with your equipment and you know there’s better stuff out there and that’s all you think about on your run. That was me on Saturday:
Mile 1-3 “These earphones are CRAP”! They don’t stay in my ear…and when they do they hurt…and they are so long…and I’m sure there’s something better out there..something more comfortable”
Mile 3-5 “I love this Blackberry and the Slacker Radio app and the RoadRunner GPS app and how they sync together…BUT I hate this arm band. It wasn’t made for this..it was made for my iPod..which I haven’t used in months…I need a new armband”…blah blah blah!
My friend E warned me this would happen. So many people take up running because you can do it anywhere and all you ‘really’ need are shoes. But soon enough you find yourself wanting more comfortable clothes and a better sports bra and water bottle that’s easier to run with and THE LIST GOES ON!!!
Enter the latest item I’m eyeing…maybe a 10 mile goal? :)

It says this comes with an arm band. My problem now is that I’m STUFFING my wide blackberry into this narrow case made for my iPod and when I press the START button on my gps I can’t really start because I have to stand still to get the darn thing in there. We’ll see..of course you’ll know if I get it.
Still on a mission for better earphones :(
The sun is shining so be sure to get our there for a bit and sweat!