Tag: running

I did three miles this morning, before a little lifting. So the workouts begin.

I did three miles this morning, the second time this week I did three. It wasn’t easy, but I did it. So, we go from there and see what happens, the goal being a half marathon in the spring.

Yes, that’s two days in a row at the gym, though I kept it to a mile on the treadmill again. I did hit the weights pretty hard — leg work — and finished with the stair climber. Now, I just have to stay consistent.

I made it back to the gym after what seems like months — I guess it’s literally been months. I taught this morning, then hit the office, managed to get quite a lot done and split early to get in a work out. I’ve been in excuse mode for too long and could see the results around my waist and in the quantity of clothing that no longer fits. I needed to just suck it up and hit the gym.

So I did today, running a mile on the treadmill and then hitting the weights and the elliptical machine. It was a good hour-plus and I feel good. I’ve got the bag packed for the morning already.

I tried something different today, to mix things up and try to jumpstart my running. I alternated between running and weight lifting — a mile run, followed by heavy leg work, followed by another mile and upper body lifting and ending with another mile. It was brutal, so it must have been a good idea.

Unfortunately, it was only the second gym appearance of the week because of some changes here (I am no longer the online editor, or not just the online editor; I now have responsibility again for the South Brunswick Post and The Cranbury Press), some freelance work and a new teaching gig at Middlesex County College (more on that to follow).

I’m hoping to develop a rhythm to the week that will allow me at least three weekday workouts on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, and at least one other workout at some undetermined point.