The Running Update and VO2 next round

Well, the running on the treadmill did not go as well as hoped this last week. I felt horrible and I am pretty sure it looked just as bad. We ended up doing some core work and stretching to try and help my super tight calves, hip flexors and IT band in both legs.

I am still able to use the ARC trainer, which I love, to add the additional cardio to my training to help lose more weight faster. I seem to flip between feeling great and super chubby I am not sure what is causing the flip flop thoughts on how I feel about me and how I look but hopefully they will go away once I get smaller and stronger than I am today.

Tomorrow night, Monday March 15th, I am doing the VO2 for the 3rd time at kettlebells. I am going to be stepping up to the 12kg bell from the 8kg bell and praying that I feel strong and I can make the entire 80 sets with 8 reps. I have to get in the correct mindset during the day tomorrow so I will know I can do the whole thing and not back down. I am excited, nervous and scared all at the same time.

I also need to stop into CES Fitness tomorrow too to see if they need any volunteers for their advanced functional movement seminar that they are having in a couple of weeks. I saw that they are doing hip and leg screens and I feel that I would benefit greatly from a screen and would be great exposure to those attending to see how screwed my legs and hips are currently.

I am kind of sad that I am not going to be able to run in the 5K the end of April but some time in the future I might be able to try again and I will definitely reach out to Leslie again to have her help me get ready. I am hoping in a year I will be ready to try again.

More updates to come after the VO2 ...

Peace