I’m sorry to report that I had a fairly pathetic Monday. It was a particularly awful day at work. I know; they’re all awful. This one was especially awful. I also had no motivation to work out. None.At.All.
But I did.
I completed some yoga and a little hip-strengthening pilates before work, and after work I bundled up for a 2-mile walk. It’s not much, but I’m supposed to be enjoying a restful week before my race this weekend.
Hmmm… about that race…
I received an email yesterday morning stating the course had been changed. Great. I checked the new course and saw that the elevation went from this:
to this.
Fizzle Sticks. <– Those may not have been my exact words.
In order to be less of a Negative Nelly, I’ll leave you with pics of a good lunch. Hey, at least something went right. (It’s leftover cabbage soup from the weekend. The recipe’s from Clean Eating Chelsey.)
Time to turn that frown upside down. I’ve got a therapy session (aka: a run) on the calendar. Happy Valentines Day!
- Ever had last-minute changes affect your race or workout?
- Tips for running hills when you haven’t trained for many of them???
February 14, 2012 at 6:03 am
Oh wow, that is a very dramatic change in elevation! I run a lot of hill while training in Seattle, and I just try to take it slow, run on my toes, keep a steady pace, and try not to lean forward too much with my body. You can totally do it! And, I kind of love the expression fizzle sticks …
February 14, 2012 at 6:56 am
FIZZLE STICKS is right…wowsa. That is quite the change to the course. I normally hussle up the hills…I cant stand going slow up them – they seem to take forever that way. You will kill this race Tiff! You are ready, you are strong and you are going to be amazing!
xoxo from Trinidad
February 14, 2012 at 7:12 am
That certainly is big difference in elevation! But I am sure you will still rock it Tiff! And think of how accomplished you’ll feel after completing the challenge!!!
That soup looks delicious BTW!
February 14, 2012 at 8:13 am
That a huge difference! Just keep telling itself I trained for this I cando this and during the race take it one hill at a time! How far is the race?
February 14, 2012 at 8:55 am
Dang, that is quite the course change! Good luck!!
February 14, 2012 at 9:05 am
Oh crap! I would’ve said the same thing haha. I’d say just take it a little slower!!
February 14, 2012 at 9:19 am
I had no rest Sunday night and a super long day at work. The gym did not happen for me last night. I’m hoping that reserved energy will spill over into a kick-ass session tonight.
February 14, 2012 at 4:55 pm
I expect it will. Show that gym who’s boss!
February 14, 2012 at 9:40 am
Whoa, that is crazy, I don’t think they should be allowed to change the course, and make it harder!
I run in my neighborhood and it is full of hills, so hopefully I will be ready for my half.. which apparently is very hilly too!?
Why do they do that?
February 14, 2012 at 10:18 am
Dang, that totally sucks they changed the course like that!! Good luck! My monday was really hard, too! Damn Monday’s!
Happy V-day!
February 14, 2012 at 11:20 am
Good for you for getting in a workout. I did not… but my back is just starting to feel better and I don’t wanna push it
Happy Valentine’s Day!
February 14, 2012 at 4:54 pm
I don’t blame ya. Happy healing!
February 14, 2012 at 11:59 am
Hope today starts out better than yesterday
. You’re awesome for all of the good things you do, even when you don’t feel like it!! Happy Valentine’s day!!!
Miriam@Meatless Meals For Meat Eaters
February 14, 2012 at 2:41 pm
WHAT?! that isn’t a course change it’s a whole new course! Well just think how powerful you’ll feel after conquer all those hills
February 14, 2012 at 4:03 pm
Great job for still getting in a workout! It’s so hard sometimes when you’ve had a bot so great day at work.
February 14, 2012 at 5:28 pm
Boo I had a crappy Monday too
February 14, 2012 at 11:16 pm
You’re going to be fine! March up those hills like you OWN them.
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