I actually hit close to 50 today. Did you get that? 50 degrees. Like as in warm, kinda. When I was in high school I always broke out the shorts at 65 degrees. Good thing it didn't get that high - I have terribly white legs right now.
Yesterday I decided to give the knees a reprieve from the pounding of running. Instead I did two circuits on the Nautilus and 40 minutes on the elliptical. I forget what a great workout the elliptical is. I also know that it really improves my running and I need to use it more. I think the weight loss is hitting a plateau, so I will be seeing more of the elliptical just to switch it up a bit. Watch out for the future muscles that will come from Nautilus. Don't be afraid.
This morning I was lucky enough to come in to work late - like noon late! It was fantastic. We have our annual meeting for the United Way tonight and we all have to go. It means that I will get home late, so I was sure to get my run in early today. The gym was pretty slow, which I was thankful. I remembered how much I hate running in the morning. Anyway, I did it. I set out to do a 5K, which I completed. Much like the last run I headed down to the treadmill to get some running on an incline. I put in another 2 miles with .75 miles on a descending incline of 4%. That might not sound like much until your butt and thighs are screaming for mercy. Hills are critical for strong running, though, and I have been doing absolutely none. It felt good to switch it up a bit. I also have no idea what the Shamrock Run will be like and I am determined to not be sucking hardcore wind at the end.
Anyway, we are off to dinner before the annual meeting. I am looking forward to bed tonight, but know that I will be reeeeeeeeally sore tomorrow morning. Ouch.
Peace out! (Yes. I did say "Peace out!").
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