(Ben)
I started this morning having a conversation with Terri about working out so hard to the point of throwing up, and I have never gotten to the point of puking during or following a workout. I came closer than ever during my workout today. For my workout, I ran from my house, around the high school to the Y (about 2.5 miles), lifted biceps and triceps, then ran home (about 1.5 miles). I have done this workout before, but this today I wore a watch and timed myself. Having a watch, and checking it at each mile interval, made me keep aware of my pace, and I found out I have been dogging it during my runs. Today, I tried to keep a nice, quick pace, and it about killed me. There was about a 20 second period where I thought I was going to vomit. But luckily I did not, and I am still able to claim that I have never blew chunks during or following a workout. By the way, I ran my 4 miles in 30 minutes 45 seconds.
I am remaining strong in my quest to stop drinking Diet Coke. I have only had 2 Diet Cokes, both were when I ate out at a restaurant. I have been able to cut out all pops when I drive between schools and during my time at the office during working hours. I learned a new tactic today. I learned Kirstie Alley attributed many of her lbs to grape pop. Whenever I am having a craving, I will be chanting "Kirstie, Kirstie, Kirstie, Kirstie" in my head (maybe out loud depending on the severity of craving) to fight it off. Thanks Kelly!
Also, I am toying with the idea of running in the Lincoln half marathon........... But, after today's run of only 4 miles, my legs are tired and sore and I am having a hard time wrapping my mind around an additional 9.1 miles.
OK, Ben. You seem to be on the right track. You're sticking to your program and advancing toward your goals. I'm not so sure about Terri. Therefore, I think she might make more meaningful contributions to the team if she could focus her training efforts on other pursuits, namely, counterintelligence. Instead of striving to finish the course, herself; Terri should probably focus on trying to prevent other people from finishing the course. This will help you shine and will play to her strengths. For example, she could scan the course for cables or streamers that she could use as trip wires. Or maybe she could determine the exact point in the course where stopping abruptly could trip up the most people. And don't forget the strategy of leaving a big 'ole Dairy Queen swirl steaming on top of the ice in the Arctic Enema. (Hey, with a name like that, what do they expect?). Meanwhile, you will be unfazed by her decoys and distractions and will emerge the Victor! Wait--What's that you say? It's not a race? You say Tough Mudder is an event about teamwork and personal resilience and overcoming obstacles all for the worthy cause of supporting American soldiers wounded in battle? OK. Then I guess you could leave out the Dairy Queen swirl part.
ReplyDeleteIt's clear Kelly wrote this comment while lit like a firework on the 4th of July! Kelly is no stranger to hitting the sauce before posting comments, that is how she gets such crazy accusations about her dear baby sister! "Kaga got my shoe!"
ReplyDeleteBTW It was I Terri who wrote that last comment.:) Kelly would know that by the last statement.
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