Wednesday, December 3, 2014

Wednesday's walk and wall sit & My shower singing sessions

No running for me today (I ran yesterday and will run again tomorrow), but I still wanted to be outside so I went for a walk around my complex this morning...
It was "Goldilocks weather" (not too hot...not too cold) and I really hope it stays just as nice throughout the weekend. My weather app is predicting sunny temperatures on Sunday in Palm Beach...
The latest email from the race sponsors have warned runners about "warm temperatures" and the importance of proper hydration in the days before and throughout the event (which is in 3 days... yay!!!)

Before my walk this morning I did a 2 min wall sit...
and after my walk (of about a mile or so) I did 40 sit ups (not much of a core workout...I'm struggling with laziness this week. I think I'm taking the concept of "tapering" way too seriously)...

Ever since Thanksgiving the amount of sweet potato casserole in my digestive system has gotten dangerously close to levels bordering on toxicity, so I'm taking a break for a few days. However, in keeping with my typical emotional & hormonal eating habits, I was craving carbs all day today. Thankfully I didn't go overboard (I just had a dinner roll), but it amazes me how easily a small piece of baked belched flour can put me in a better mood. Sadly, I've gained back all the weight I lost since starting my Paleo remix eating plan (too many "cheat" items I think)...

In other "non-running" related news, I've been preparing for a Christmas talent show for which I've decided to sing. In the interest of full disclosure I feel it's imperative to explain that singing is not really a talent that I currently possess (according to my younger sister...and anyone who has ever heard me sing). Apparently I only sound good in the shower...when the water is on full blast...and the music volume is at it's maximum...
Despite these vocal challenges I'm going to sing anyway. I did a "demo recording" of my talent show song selection the other day, but the voice memo app was clearly not working since the playback sounded nothing like how I sound in my head (yes I'm blaming technology). Maybe a safer and less painful alternative for my listening audience will be a lip-sync performance...if I can't get the technology to "work" then that will be "plan B".

I am T-minus 3 days from the Palm Beach half. I'm not nervous (yet) but feeling a bit resigned because I'm not sure how my knee is going to feel. I've already transitioned (somewhat) from the "I want to PR" mindset to the "I want to finish and not die" mindset. I think the latter is definitely achievable...the former not so much. Regardless of my performance on Sunday I will be proud to have another half marathon under my belt...
(I need volunteers to remind me of this next week...just in case I feel sad about whatever is going to happen on Sunday) 

Do you try to PR at every race? 
What's "worse"...not getting the race PR you wanted or not getting a course PR?

2 comments:

  1. Ugh! I love the scale cartoon! This week I've cut back calories and added lots more water and GAiNED weight! So frustrating, so i feel your pain!

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    1. It's like a mean prank isn't it? Confession: I weigh myself every day...I think I'm obsessed :(

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