A busy week ahead with projects around the duplex and work, it will be a challenge to get all the running and weight lifting done.
Monday; May 7: With work, this was an afternoon in the gym. After a session of abs, back, shoulders, it was onto the treadmill for a 6 miler. Speaking of gym...I joined World Gym which is about 3 minutes from the duplex. A full fledged facility, complete with scrawny women who can kick my butt as well as muscle heads who think they look good in a tank top.
Tuesday; May 8: Out the door early, it was a nice 9 miler on the trails.
Wednesday; May 9: To the gym again for abs, triceps and biceps. (The body is still sore from the session on Monday; amazing what a serious change will do for the body. Having access to a wide range of equipment, one of the goals with weight lifting is to really mix it up and regain some lost strength.) Being a time limited, Traysen and I opted for a good 6 miler and called it a day.
Thursday; May 10: Off.
Friday; May 11: With work on the horizon, we had time for a quick 6 miler in the dark. Traysen managed to scare up one very large squirrel! Even in the heart of Peachtree City, there are numerous deer!
Saturday; May 12: Waking up in Fargo! Oh stop laughing! At least it isn't January, -20 degrees and snowing! Actually a very nice day! Down to what the hotel calls "a fitness center" I managed to get a leg with abs workout in and then onto the elliptical. (Just no where to run outside due to traffic). A nice 9 miler while watching the Food Channel.
Sunday; May 13: Squeezed in a 9 miler in the rain. Did I move to Seattle? Even with a late start it was actually quite nice along the trails in Peachtree City.
Summary: Even though 50 miles was the goal this week, 45 was a job well done considering the tight schedule. Three weight lifting sessions is definitely an improvement.
So what do we do when we fall short of our workout goals? Well, in the short term, NOTHING! Just regroup next week and press on. Missing a few miles for the week or missing a weight lifting session (many of those here) does not mean the whole working out game plan is toast! Sometimes it is helpful to analyze why the goals were missed, try to correct the problem and then do better in the coming weeks. It is also helpful to realize that some missed miles is not going to make a bit of difference in the preparation for a race or in your overall fitness well being. Now, if you miss miles, fall short of your goals week after week, then there could be effects. Also, if you continually fall short of your goals, maybe you need to reevaluate your goals. Are they realistic given your overall lifestyle? Maybe work does not allow you to train at 60+ miles per week; perhaps family commitments are more important.It's all about balance in your life.
Total miles for the week: 46.0
Total miles for 2012: 1105.0
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