Frustration is setting in. I took a break from running because my shins couldn't take anymore pounding. This morning I went to the gym, intent on continuing my training. First round was great. I walked for 3 minutes and jogged for 4. I was huffing and puffing, but I managed to jog the entire 4 minutes with minimal pain. Yay! Time for round 2. I walk for 3 minutes and then I start jogging again. This time, I'm huffing and puffing like I'm a smoker and my chest is getting tight. WTH?!? My shins start twinging a little but it's not so bad that I can't press through. I get to the 3 minute mark and hit a wall. BAM! My legs wouldn't let me continue. I slow it down and walk so that I can catch my breath. I'm disappointed as hell. I don't know if it's a mental block but I can't seem to get to that 4 minute mark on a consistent basis.
I continue to walk and then decide to walk 2 minutes and jog 2 minutes. I figured that's better than nothing. I do this for 2 cycles and then I can't take it anymore. I hop off the tread at the 30 minute mark and go to the recumbent bike for 10 minutes. My legs are like jello and they are screaming!
Even though my race training didn't go the way I wanted to, I did have a great cardio workout. I finished off with abs and much needed stretching. I won't be running tomorrow cause I want give my shins a rest. I'll be back on Sunday.
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