I did not want to get out of bed this morning. I was pooped. Done. Over it. Unfortunately, with three kids, staying in bed all day is really not an option. So I got up and filled my IV with caffeine. But, I have a good reason to be dragging today. Just take a look at what I did yesterday ...
I RAN:
I got up at 5:20 so that I could meet G, Denise and Em at 6:00 for six miles before the rest of the group joined us. During that six miles, I ran far faster than the "10:44" my new prescribed pace zones called for. Plus, it was wicked hot. And humid. Ugh.
After the first six, we slowed a little, but I still failed to hit a 10:44. Seriously, this whole going slower to go faster thing is HARD. Anyway, I tried to stay hydrated with my new handheld (review/giveaway to come) and I tested out some Gu sent to me by the lovely people at Outside PR (yet another review on the way). Let's just say by the end it was rough. And I faired better than others. 2:11:51 later I had 12.7 miles under my belt and I looked like this ...
I RAN:
I got up at 5:20 so that I could meet G, Denise and Em at 6:00 for six miles before the rest of the group joined us. During that six miles, I ran far faster than the "10:44" my new prescribed pace zones called for. Plus, it was wicked hot. And humid. Ugh.
After the first six, we slowed a little, but I still failed to hit a 10:44. Seriously, this whole going slower to go faster thing is HARD. Anyway, I tried to stay hydrated with my new handheld (review/giveaway to come) and I tested out some Gu sent to me by the lovely people at Outside PR (yet another review on the way). Let's just say by the end it was rough. And I faired better than others. 2:11:51 later I had 12.7 miles under my belt and I looked like this ...
Note the now, see-through nature of my sweat-filled shirt.THEN I WALKED:
Yup, I walked for hours on end, pushing a stroller through Busch Gardens. (Didn't really help with the whole dehydration thing.) My Garmin said we walked around four miles in the 90 degree temperatures, but it was totally worth it. Just to see the smiles on the girls' faces ...
THEN I P90X'D: Because I hadn't spent enough time on my feet yesterday, I decided that I would stick to the plan and complete the next day of my P90X routine - YOGA X. And I totally get that you probably think that yoga is relaxing and more of a "rest day" in the P90X routine, but I'm happy to tell you that you are mistaken my friend. Instead, YOGA X is an hour and a half of pure torture. Bending, twisting, holding poses. I never thought I would be looking forward to holding a plank, but in YOGA X, the planks are the easy part. If you ever doubted that yoga could kick your butt, try this video.
So, needless to say, I'm beat. Oh, and I totally hit 36 miles this week. And did all of my P90X workouts, not sure how I got it all done. But, I did!
And on a completely unrelated note, my virtual race has had a name change. It is now the ROCK YOUR SOCKS Half Marathon and 10K. Nothing but the name has changed. And I might even throw in a prize for the person who best "rocks their socks" ...
34 comments:
I am exhausted just reading this...phew! If you don't know how you did all that, I certainly don't! Hope you have a restful Sunday :)
I was out of town visiting my friend who was doing P90X. I didn't want to mess up thier workout schedule so I joined in so they wouldn't feel like they had to skip a day. It was yoga day and OH. MY. GOODNESS. I think it even hurt when I blinked the next day!
Way to go...you burned a LOT of calories today=)
Can't wait to hear about your new handheld. I'm looking for a good one to buy.
now that is dedication!!! looks like the kiddos had a great time.
I must have missed the details on your virtual race. Please point me in the right direction.
The pics of your kids are adorable. The youngest with that hair. TOO CUTE
I think after all that you do deserve a day in bed!
wow you are a beast and making me feel like a total slacker, and I don't eve have any kids to take care of!
I so thought the same thing when I was doing the p90x thing...Oh yoga! Yay! It will be an easy day! HA!!!! Was definitely the hardest day of the rotation for me!
socks huh...I may need to get some socks. lol well other than plain white ones.
And you are an animal! Good job. Go drink some water.
You are SUPER WOMAN! No wonder you're tired!
You are ridiculous lol. I have no idea how you get all of that done...
Oh mama that's an exhausting day! I hope you've got some recovery time on tap!
Fitness and kids are a great combination to ensure that you are always exhausted!
Way to push the limits.
p90x...I think I may jump on the bandwagon. Sounds like it totally kicks your butt!
sounds like an exhausting day, haha, good for you getting it allllllll done.
Great job on getting EVERYTHING DONE.. and I HATE Yoga X but the last 1/2 is good.
Do you wear your socks in this heat too? Just curious? I sweated bullets yesterday and this morning.
Your girls look so happy! No wonder you are tired with all you did! Enjoy Sunday at a slower pace!
how are you standing ????
Sweet job!! I am a total slacker and have not done my P90X for the last week. I am feeling the lack of using my core too. You motivate me to get back on it!!
I'm tired now too! :) What a week you had! I hope you managed to get in a rest somewhere!
I think God is talking to me through you. Today is my YogaX day and it's 6:20pm and still hasnt' been done. I hate Yoga, I'm not good at it but...because you worked your a$$ off yesterday and look fantastic, I can do yogaX
Great job and the kids look too cute!!
Just call me slacker...
You are amazing! I totally rocked the see through shirt thing on my run today. Gotta love this hot weather.
So, are we supposed to wear TMB-like socks? Not sure I can manage that LOL.
I'm tired just reading about it all! Good job. I'm sure you'll sleep well tonight. And I think you picked the perfect name for you race!
it makes sense why you were so tired! you have been rockin it lately!
That's a lot of running & walking on a hot day! And p90X on top if it?? Away to go, Mama!
wow, you've been busy. :)
and your little ones are too cute!
You have to watch those whites while running in the heat! They do tend to show off a little more than what you wanted to!
You are a machine. I a pretty sure you are a Stepford runner.
You are so beast! That's awesome! Great job this weekend! I wouldn't have wanted to get out of bed this morning, either! LOL LOVE the new name of the race!!! Very cute! :0)
Wow...I think I would have wanted to stay in bed too! The pics of your kids are sooo cute! It looks like they had a blast. :)
Wow, you are amazing! I'm pretty sure that I would not have made it to the p90X stuff. Love the kiddo pics - too cute!
I am seriously impressed!!! The pictures looks adorable :) Have a great week!
those are great pictures of your girls!! Looks like they had a great time.
And I'm exhausted just reading about all the running and P90x.
Can't wait for the review on the Handheld I so need to pick one up.
seriously I did 18 miles on saturday and then we hiked around DC...it was fun but exhausting to do it all!
You are amazing! When my husband was doing P90X I tried Yoga X with him and it about killed me. I would kind of like to try it again now ;)
now that's a looong day! and i thought our ~200 mile relay was long. this could top it!
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