Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday my legs were heavy and all the miles slow. On Friday I had no expectations of anything better, but five negative miles were in the plan – I managed to pull it off, but my fastest mile was only 10:12. That’s okay; I’m in the base mileage-building phase (or that is what I’m telling myself at least.) Ten miles were on the schedule for today, but I ended up running for time instead – 2 hours (9.4 slow miles – oh well).
I ended the week with nearly 26 miles. My goal for next week is 30 miles. The increase might be a bit of a stretch, but with a 12 miler next Sunday I should be okay. And for your future reference, eating spicy curry the night before a long run is never a good idea. Never. And speaking of never – when was the last time I lifted weights? It’s lift twice or die next week.
Recently, the closest I got to lifting anything was a boot camp I attended a few weeks back. And not just any boot camp, this was Devil Denny’s “I’m Going Whip Your Ass Into Shape or Else” boot camp. I still feel the ouch. I’m a little scared, but I think I’m ready for more torture next week. I’ll have to see how it holds up to Caring Karrie’s Buttcamp. I have pretty high standards ya know. And I want an even higher ass. It’s vain, but I do.
Could it be that my desire to become bootylicious is returning? Never in a million years did I think I would have that feeling again. But it is there. Somewhere. Just don’t tell Yoga Boyfriend. He hasn’t done much for my baggy butt so I haven’t let him out of the box for a while.
I can relate to wanting “things” high up. You’ll have to keep us all posted on how the butt camp is.
“Butt” we already think you’re bootylicious. Did I spell that right?
nice mileage.
Susan,
You are awesome! Thanks for hanging with me this morning.
I like the new Autumn header. Nice job on getting the miles in Susan. Don’t stress about the time. Like you said, you are in the building stage. Oh man, I know what you mean about the spicy food. I ate Thai food on Thurs for lunch and ran 12 on the treadmill. For the first 4 miles or so my stomach was on FIRE. That is a BAD BAD feeling.
oh, c’mon. you gotta love the challenge of a curry before a run. i’ve done it a few times. i think running 10 miles with your ass clenched will do more than any butt camp or yoga guru. just… just keep your front door unlocked and the pathway from front door to toilet free of clutter.
Nice mileage mate – great to see you keep plugging away. I wish I had your motivation levels sometimes.
Spicy curry? What were you thinking?
I’ve the strong urge to be bootylicious lately too. Too bad my desire to consume McCalories has been stronger.
Nice to see other folks are sharing in the same valuable lessons I have learned! Nice job on the 9.x miles 🙂
NEVER NEVR have spicy food before a run. It’s something even us Asians don’t do. 🙂
Nice mileage! Way to go! 🙂
I know from personal experience that eating spicy food the night before a long run is a bad idea. Baaaaad idea. I still have to avert my eyes from the spot where it all, er, came out again, whenever I’m passing it, and it’s been a few months now.
I’ll get over it one day, I’m sure.
Very spicy food is a bad idea the night before a long run. Lots of garlic is, also. The worst, though, was when I ate a blue cheese assortment the night before a 50Km trail run. My running buddies let me know…NEVER AGAIN should I eat that stuff before a long run. (The fog is still settling).
Bootycamp?
i gotta look into bootcamp. you are putting in the mileage. i hope you’re getting some JOY outta this!
Two hours is a good run Susan 🙂
There’s a women only gym here in Canberra that’s advertising a ‘Bootie Camp’.