I've mentioned before how I only run when I'm training for a race. I don't really run year-round. I maintain that I'm "a runner" because not too long goes by before I'm looking for another race to train for.
My half marathon is nearly 90 days behind me, and I can feel that running bug biting me again. During my time off from running, I have returned to my other love, heavy weight lifting. I can squat and deadlift over one hundred pounds again. I love that. I still hope someday to be able to bench press one hundred pounds.
My "cardio" has consisted mainly of HIIT sessions. Mostly treadmill sprints, but also some elliptical and bike work. I much prefer the treadmill and bike to the elliptical. Well, that's not entirely true. If we are talking the Precor Elliptical with the increasing ramp in addition to increasing resistance, I do love that one. The Nautilus one that only has a resistance adjustment is boring.
My trainer mixes up my cardio. Currently, my program has 3 HIITs and 2 steady states. Each are 40 minutes in length. The steady states are "killing" me in the gym. So boring! I think that's part of the running bug returning.
Another part is the cooler weather. It just feels like running weather! I'm excited to lace up and head out for a couple of 40 minute runs this week. :)
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I need to get the running bug. I remember back when I was addicted to working out. What happened? I need that feeling back.
Hopefully your running bug will rub off on me too!
What is your biggest obstacle right now? Time, energy, or interest?
I need a vaccination against the "sitting disease"! I'm so cozy in bed in the morning, I sit all day at work and when I get home I'm exhausted so I sit down and then I don't want to get up and exercise. It's a vicious cycle that I need to break. I strongly considering doing a Thanksgiving day turkey trot (5K) as a definitive goal.
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