thursday's victory = friday's death = change

Thursday's goal: 6 mile run @ M(arathon) P(ace) = 9 min pace + chest and back
Friday's goal: 5 mile run + P90X shoulders and arms

Thursday was great. Did I feel great, no, but my workouts got completed and I was completely sore, tired, and worn out!!! Victory? Yes, I told myself. I ran just short of my 9 min pace, but hey, I was worn out, tired, & happy I made it through my run! I did it, right?! Not so sure...I took an hour nap after dropping Xia off at school and still wasn't back to being myself 100%. I keep feeling nauseated during and after my runs. I'm not running 6 minute miles, or pushing myself to the extreme. In fact a few months ago I could've ran it @ 8:45 pace and not felt this way. Well, I was able to check it off my list, so I chalked it down as a victory. I even completed P90X chest and back dvd. I love the push and pull of this particular workout. Really debated pushing play. Glad I did, though.

Thursday night I was in bed by 8:30pm. I was so tired, I couldn't operate. I thought I'd be good and ready for my 5 mile run + P90X workout. Well, quite the opposite. Today (Friday), I skipped my run altogether and only completed 35 out of the 55 minutes of P90X shoulders and arms (another favorite dvd). According to my training program, today was a failure. According to me, I need to tweak my program. I do the bulk of my running Thursday - Sunday. I like Sunday's off first and foremost. Secondly, I need a break in between good, healthy runs. Thirdly, I may be cramming too much training into a week with a swim, a ride, 3 P90X dvds, and 5 runs. It's a lot on my body. I can do it, but other things fall to the wayside. I don't know, like, having energy to cook dinner, play with Xia, etc! Those are necessary things that need to be tended to. I'm gonna work on a plan today that will still incorporate those things that are important to me workout wise and family wise. If that means running the half vs the full, then I'm for it. But, if I do end up running the half, I better be one fast mom and crush my time from last year:)!

Thursday's accomplishments: 6 miles @ 9:32 pace / 57:14 + P90X chest and back
Friday's accomplishments: 35 out of 55 minutes of P90X shoulders and arms

I already feel more fit and stronger. Love it!

I wonder sometimes if I started training 1 week too soon after surgery. It makes me think that is why I'm suffering from nausea during and after my runs.