Race Number Two

Tomorrow is my second 5K. I am not going to lie, I am a little nervous. I have been working out regularly still, but it's mostly Crossfit. I still feel stronger, and have more endurance during my workouts, but running has always been more of a mental thing for me. One thing the tough workouts at crossfit have taught me though, is that I really can get through just about anything. Like this week we did a really intense weight lifting workout where I lifed close to 20 pounds more than I ever did. If I can do that, I can definately finish a run. That's one good thing about doing really intense workouts ... if you can get through that, then any workout will be possible. Mind over matter! Now I just have to apply that as I run tomorrow, in what I'm told could be a cold rainy day. Fun! Let me know about your workouts, and if you re seeing any results! :)

Keeping at it

I recently was feeling under the weather, so decided to take it kind of easy on the workouts. I still worked out, I just didn't do anything to intense...until yesterday. And wow, am I sore today! I fogot how sore I used to get from these tough workouts - and I only took a break for about a week from them! But I really feel better after a tough workout like that. I have to step up the workouts now ... adding more run releated workouts to everything else, because now we have ANOTHER 5K to run this month!
But I talked to one of the trainers from Crossfit when I was sick and he told me that you really have to take care of yourself when that happens. Trying to workout at your normal intensity won't help anything in the long run. If you feel you can still workout, do a stretching workout, or a lesuirely bike ride. Obviously drink lots of water and get alot of rest. It seems easy enough, but I had to be told all of this because I have been at this for so long now that I feel guilty if I don't workout. But the thing is, it's better to recover in a week than push yourself too much and be sick longer. I found it's just really important to know your limitations when it comes to how your body is feeling. (Wish the same could be said for when my body is sore ... haha... I am not looking forward to today's workout.) Let me know how you are doing and if you have any tips, especially regarding running and nutrition!