I got The New Rules of Lifting for Women. The author comes off sounding like an asshole with his "I'm right and everyone else is wrong attitude," which is pretty annoying. However, I've been following the workouts (designed by another guy), and I am quite pleased. I've done them 3 times this week. And my arms are usually sore the next day. You only do five exercises, and they go pretty quick. I was able to finish each workout in under 30 minutes. I think I can stick with this.
This Thursday was supposed to be a rest day, but I actually felt like running, so I headed to the trails to work on some hills. A half mile into my run, which starts off with a one mile hill, elevation gain of almost 300 feet, I saw a guy flying down. I was feeling miserable wondering how I managed to run up this hill nonstop in the past. I gave my usual smile and wave to the guy. And then he started CLAPPING for me. How kick-ass is that?! That totally boosted my morale, and I managed to make it up that hill. I hope that guy wins the lottery.
On the same run, in my last mile, I actually ran an 8:43 mile! Yes, it was going down that same hill I spoke of above, but still! Other than on the treadmill, I've never run a sub 9 mile. I'll take it.
I had been feeling down about my past couple sucky long runs and posted on the NWM facebook page for advice. A few people recommended the run/walk method. I had to get it out of my head that walking = failure. With a new mindset, I headed out on my ten mile run this morning. I took a one minute walk break after every ten minutes. And guess what? It turned out to be my best time ever for this route! Crazy! And when I was done, I still felt like I could still do a few more miles. (10.36 miles in 1:54:11, 11:01/mile avg pace)
I fueled on fun-sized Snickers. After I ate one on my walking break (how sad must that have looked?), I saw two beautiful runners coming towards me. Not wanting to look like a complete loser, I started running again. Both guys gave me a huge smile and in sync raised their hands high at me. I returned the smile and raised my hand, too...clasping the Snickers wrapper. Nice.
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