After a day of much needed relaxation and a nap, we were ready to run at night. Quite a change from 7:30am to 7:30pm, but both take quite a bit of motivation. Good thing I have Mr. Gary Gross. His Superhero power is iron will and determination.
Regular rotations, calisthenics and stretching were a start, but then we just did an 18 minute slower run together, which was nice. Without stopping, we went straight into sprinting in between mailboxes – sprint for two-mailbox length, jog for one. (5 minutes for me, 7 for Gary). I don’t think this neighborhood really knows what to make of us. I don’t think they’ve ever heard anyone huff and puff and groan the way I do… quite improper for suburbia. After this, we stood in our driveway doing the hand gripping routine from class – arms straight out - 25 forward, 25 side, 25 above head, 25 side w/ palms facing up, 50 forward.
This was actually an easier routine, but my legs still felt numb and weak, and my lungs hurt even in 85 degree weather.
Ahh your blog makes me motivated and tired at the same time. The motivation only lasts a second though. =]
ReplyDeleteThat does not sound easy. Congrats on the improvement.