Day 1: Just get to the Gym

A lot of folks I follow on the Interwebs are getting into Periscope lately. I really like Periscope as a consumer, but I just don’t think it’s the right outlet for me. I don’t think I have that much interesting to say off-hand, and I like being able to choose my words more carefully. I also like the process of putting words on ‘paper’ and having to go through the process of sussing out what I want to say and how I want to say it. It helps me understand what’s going on in my brain. 🙂

Today started off a little slow, so I didn’t get out and run this morning. My workout was supposed to be on the track because Tuesday’s are normally track days, but I was going to settle for intervals on the road. I did manage to prep my meals before heading out for work, and brought my stuff for a lunchtime run (since the office is soooooo quiet).

Here’s a link for my food diary for the day. There was almost no good food left since I just got back yesterday from my parents, but JJ brought leftovers from Christmas at his mom’s house, so for lunch I had some pork shoulder, rice with pigeon peas and then I lightly sauteed a random orange pepper I found in the fridge.  Breakfast was the usual chicken sausage, eggs and white rice.

My lunch workout wasn’t great, but the treadmill never is for me. My form always feels off and my RPE is always higher than it would be outside. I warmed up for about 10′ and then did 6 x .4 miles @ ‘mile’ pace with 2′ (or so) intervals between. I did the first three intervals at 8′ pace and the last three at 8:30 pace. At least I got them done.

I get frustrated with running a lot because I used to be a good runner. I really did! My half marathon PR is 1:42 on a hilly Caesar Rodney Half Marathon course. I so want to get back to being that athlete.

I think I’m supposed to do some core/plank stuff this afternoon, but we’ll see. I have to stop at the store to stock up on some foods and then we’re going out for JJ’s birthday dinner at 7pm. The core stuff might have to wait until later. I already scoped out the restaurant and planned what I’m going to order.

This is the cake I got him – omg, it smells amazing!!! It’s all vegan and organic, except for the marshmallows (I think they have gelatin in them).  He’s going to flip out when he sees it. I can’t wait!