Happy to be done with Pre's hills! |
One thing that pose a challenge was this house on a corner. As I was going by it I got an overpowering smell of chemicals - perhaps fertilizer or weed killer? Either way it sent me into a coughing fit. I had to stop and just try to breathe and cough it out. Not pleasant, and I might avoid that part of the neighborhood for a little while. Overall it was a really nice run. I've only got 2 weeks until the next half marathon, so I have to actually get serious this weekend on my long run.
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At swim class today I was awesome! I was so happy that I do all this work in the water. I hate doing abdominal work on the floor, but I really feel it in the water - and have seen my stomach get flatter as a result of going to this class 3 times a week! Our teacher asked us what moves we all enjoy the best. I mentioned that I liked "cross country" because it is the hardest and I really feel it all over .... I bet the grandmas just love me basically asking for more hard work, right? Also I echoed one of the women when she said she liked the ab work. I went on to explain that I like doing ab work when we are on the noodles because it keeps my butt from trying to sink to the bottom of the pool.
Fast forward to later in the class. The teacher sees me having some issues with sinking or not staying steady. She mentions I might want to try heavier weights next time. Okay, will do. Well then we get to ab work, start going and I am doing okay, but still sinking. Then she says it, "Yep, you need to get the higher resistance weights. It's all of your muscle that's making you sink!" Nice! I mean when in my life did I ever expect to hear anything remotely close to that??
So "Come Monday" (one of my favorite Jimmy Buffett songs, by the way) I'll be grabbing the blue weights instead of the yellow ones! Little does she know my arms are wimpy - this could be an epic challenge, and I am ready to accept!
I love that you're seeing progress and kicking so much ass in your water class!
ReplyDeleteWow, your muscle makes you sink...just like Jack. So very cool.
ReplyDeleteWoohooooo for results!
ReplyDeleteJealous of your muscle building progress! You go girl! Also, sometimes it's nice to just go out for a run and not have to worry about pacing or mileage. That's what I do when I start to get stressed out over things. Major help.
ReplyDeleteAwesome feedback from your instructor! Great results you are getting!! :)
ReplyDeleteYou are awesome!!
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