Habit, not Hassle

The ironic thing about keeping a TRAINING bLOG is that if one is busy training, one is likely to not have time to blog. I've probably been busy with neither - more inundated with trying to balance job, study and work experience.

I am probably only training only JUST enough to feel somewhat okay with the thought of running this half marathon (which I have already signed up and paid for so there's no turning back now).

All posts after 8 April are recaps that I am writing up only today. Will work backwards, and if I can't remember beyond a certain day I guess I'll just leave it.

Today I did my normal run. Started raining quite heavily at the halfway mark. I don't know whether this succeeded in speeding me up or if it only served to get me very wet. More than anything, I was concerned about getting my iPod wet!

As I type this, there is one thing about my lifestyle that I have only realized today. Exercise for me is no longer a hassle, it is now a habit. In the past a "bad exercise week" would mean no exercise, typically for at least 2 weeks in a row. Now, a "bad week" is considered only getting out 2-3 times.

I can't wait to be a fully registered PT so I can get alongside others and motivate them to build a healthy habit into their lifestyles.

Run with Nyasha

The route we ran today was longer than the last one we ran together. I am so proud of Nyasha, this is the third week in a row she's come out running with me.

Circuit Training

I didn't actually participate in the circuit class today but I thought I would make a note of it, as it was Running Group's first ever circuit class. After dinner, my left leg was hurting from yesterday's run, so it's probably a good thing I didn't work my legs out more today.

After the class Dan spotted me for one set of bench presses at 40kg. I struggled to complete 6 reps and Dan says she wasn't helping that much but it certainly felt like she was to me.

Kels and Dan benched a set each with much more ease than I. More reps too. I'll get there... eventually.

Gym Session

Did a one hour weight training session at the gym before heading to church. I usually don't work out on a Sunday morning but this week's been so busy I just didn't get a chance to get in there til this morning. And I really need to keep the weight training up to at least maintain my strength for the upcoming half marathon.

BB Chest press, DB incline close, BB bicep curls, DB bicep curls, SB dips, Tricep pushdowns.