P90X - Day 23
Week 4, Day 2
Workout:
5K race
36:17 (unofficial time)
burned 396 cal.
HR max: 193
HR ave: 177
I got a little later start from home than I planned. But, I got to the hospital in plenty of time. I parked. Found were registration was. Got my number, and packet with my t-shirt in it. Looked at the map with the route marked on it. Then, headed back to my car to drop off the non-essential items, and to eat my breakfast of pumpkin bread, a banana, and a small handful of almonds. Decided I didn't want to use the port-a-potties that were out in the parking lot across the street, so I grabbed my badge, and went downstairs in the parking garage, to use the restroom there.
On my way to the registration area, I saw 1 of my coworkers with her husband and kids. She had mentioned to me that she was going to walk it, with the stroller. As I was wandering around, one of my coworkers punched me in the arm as she walked by. Then, I saw another one of my coworkers ... the one I used to go trail-running with. So, I hung out with her and her old neighbor.
We positioned ourselves fairly near the front ... but, when we headed off, I discovered there were a lot of strollers and children ahead of us. At 8:30, the emcee was still thanking the various sponsors. Finally, at 8:40, the played the National Anthem ... makes me wonder, sometimes ... the hospital slogan is "Neighbor's Who Care" ... but, making all the noise, that early on a Saturday morning makes me wonder how caring the neighborhood really thinks we are!!
The gun went off, and I started my HR monitor. I decided not to use the gps watch, because there would be mile markers laid out. Though, being able to overlay my route on google maps would have been fun, I suppose. It was slow getting going. Though it only took a block or so for the crowds to break up a bit. Though trying to pass kids & adults who don't know how to run straight, is quite annoying. This one lady was zig zagging with the stroller. I finally got beyond the slower people, and found my pace. I briefly thought about trying to keep up with my coworker, C, and then decided ... it's my race, I'm running at my pace!
The first mile marker seemed like an especially long time. As I ran past it, I glanced at my watch. 11 minutes. Good time. Put my focus back on my gait, and keeping my core tight. Crossed the 2 mile marker, glanced at my watch. 23 minutes. A little slower, but still excellent time ... better than practice. But I also know that I tend to really slow down between mile 2 and 3. I just tried to enjoy the experience, smile at the neighbors sitting out watching us run. Thought about how much harder the guy carrying some heavy-looking piece of equipment to his truck must be working, than I was. Keep running. Don't walk. You're doing fine. Almost there. Mile 3, a coworker of mine was a volunteer ... I waved as I passed. Forgot to look at my watch. One of the kids sitting there with her was calling out times. And, then it hit me ... THIS IS IT!! I've only got a TENTH OF A MILE left to run!! I need to turn on the jets!!
So, I picked up my pace. Balls-to-the-wall. Full-out sprint to the finish. The lady and her daughters that have been running with me during the race are just ahead of me. I can see the finish line. I'm thinking about C. She's running the 10K ... she's gotta do this all over again. I hear a siren off in the distance. I'm thinking, they're probably going to the ER. There's 1 street between me and the finish line. I'm about 4 houses away. I look to my left and see the fire truck. I have to slow down ... I can't dart across the street in front of the truck! There was a guy standing on the corner. Makes a comment about it not seeming fair. I agree ... "it's just not right!" The firetruck passes, and I take off again, at a full-on sprint.
I head for the 5K chute and cross the finish line.
I am totally dying. My heart is racing like crazy. I'm just focusing on breathing, and walking as I'm being asked to tear off a tag on my bib.
I grab a bottle of water and start drinking it. Getting food ... 1/2 a bagel & some cream cheese, strawberries, a couple orange wedges, and a box of raisins. There are bags of produce to take, as well ... spinach, salad mixes ... I get a small bag of celery sticks (I love celery sticks, but hate preparing them). As I'm wandering around eating my fruit, it dawns on me that all my coworkers should be coming in behind me ... so I head down just past the finish line, so I can cheer them on. Along with the little kids who are doing the 5K ... grade-schoolers.
Another one of my coworkers showed up later ... she had overslept, but had planned to come watch us. (She's riding a century race tomorrow.) She took a picture of us ... she's going to be emailing to me, so I can put it here.
Had a party to go to tonight, as well. Birthday party for a friend who is turning 35 in a few days. I had planned on taking a nap, since I was expecting to be out late because of the party (and had been up early). But, I was a little busy. Had to buy a birthday card, and stuff to wrap her present. As well as buying food to make to bring with me. I was asked to bring a fruit salad. So, I made a HUGE salad. And, since I wasn't sure how much protein I would find there, from a vegetarian source, I decided to make my 7-layer dip that I turn into a 10-layer dip, and add veggie crumbles to. With multi-grain Tostitos (my favorite).
Ended up having about 20 minutes of down-time, but not enough to nap.
The party was fun. White peach margaritas were on the menu for the party. They aren't bad. They were supposed to be white nectarine, but apparently those aren't available for another 2 weeks.
Look at us, living in California, we expect any and all produce to be accessible to us ... no matter the season!! (Yes, I want RED tomatoes in winter ... why would I want those hideous anemic looking ones?!) ;)
Got home quite late.
Goals:
1. Workout.
2. Eat (a carb-filled) breakfast within 1 hour of waking.
3. Eat 5-6 small meals every day.
4. Drink 6 bottles of water.
5. Stop eating at least 2 hours before bedtime.
6. Take my vitamins.
Workout:
5K race
36:17 (unofficial time)
burned 396 cal.
HR max: 193
HR ave: 177
I got a little later start from home than I planned. But, I got to the hospital in plenty of time. I parked. Found were registration was. Got my number, and packet with my t-shirt in it. Looked at the map with the route marked on it. Then, headed back to my car to drop off the non-essential items, and to eat my breakfast of pumpkin bread, a banana, and a small handful of almonds. Decided I didn't want to use the port-a-potties that were out in the parking lot across the street, so I grabbed my badge, and went downstairs in the parking garage, to use the restroom there.
On my way to the registration area, I saw 1 of my coworkers with her husband and kids. She had mentioned to me that she was going to walk it, with the stroller. As I was wandering around, one of my coworkers punched me in the arm as she walked by. Then, I saw another one of my coworkers ... the one I used to go trail-running with. So, I hung out with her and her old neighbor.
We positioned ourselves fairly near the front ... but, when we headed off, I discovered there were a lot of strollers and children ahead of us. At 8:30, the emcee was still thanking the various sponsors. Finally, at 8:40, the played the National Anthem ... makes me wonder, sometimes ... the hospital slogan is "Neighbor's Who Care" ... but, making all the noise, that early on a Saturday morning makes me wonder how caring the neighborhood really thinks we are!!
The gun went off, and I started my HR monitor. I decided not to use the gps watch, because there would be mile markers laid out. Though, being able to overlay my route on google maps would have been fun, I suppose. It was slow getting going. Though it only took a block or so for the crowds to break up a bit. Though trying to pass kids & adults who don't know how to run straight, is quite annoying. This one lady was zig zagging with the stroller. I finally got beyond the slower people, and found my pace. I briefly thought about trying to keep up with my coworker, C, and then decided ... it's my race, I'm running at my pace!
The first mile marker seemed like an especially long time. As I ran past it, I glanced at my watch. 11 minutes. Good time. Put my focus back on my gait, and keeping my core tight. Crossed the 2 mile marker, glanced at my watch. 23 minutes. A little slower, but still excellent time ... better than practice. But I also know that I tend to really slow down between mile 2 and 3. I just tried to enjoy the experience, smile at the neighbors sitting out watching us run. Thought about how much harder the guy carrying some heavy-looking piece of equipment to his truck must be working, than I was. Keep running. Don't walk. You're doing fine. Almost there. Mile 3, a coworker of mine was a volunteer ... I waved as I passed. Forgot to look at my watch. One of the kids sitting there with her was calling out times. And, then it hit me ... THIS IS IT!! I've only got a TENTH OF A MILE left to run!! I need to turn on the jets!!
So, I picked up my pace. Balls-to-the-wall. Full-out sprint to the finish. The lady and her daughters that have been running with me during the race are just ahead of me. I can see the finish line. I'm thinking about C. She's running the 10K ... she's gotta do this all over again. I hear a siren off in the distance. I'm thinking, they're probably going to the ER. There's 1 street between me and the finish line. I'm about 4 houses away. I look to my left and see the fire truck. I have to slow down ... I can't dart across the street in front of the truck! There was a guy standing on the corner. Makes a comment about it not seeming fair. I agree ... "it's just not right!" The firetruck passes, and I take off again, at a full-on sprint.
I head for the 5K chute and cross the finish line.
I am totally dying. My heart is racing like crazy. I'm just focusing on breathing, and walking as I'm being asked to tear off a tag on my bib.
I grab a bottle of water and start drinking it. Getting food ... 1/2 a bagel & some cream cheese, strawberries, a couple orange wedges, and a box of raisins. There are bags of produce to take, as well ... spinach, salad mixes ... I get a small bag of celery sticks (I love celery sticks, but hate preparing them). As I'm wandering around eating my fruit, it dawns on me that all my coworkers should be coming in behind me ... so I head down just past the finish line, so I can cheer them on. Along with the little kids who are doing the 5K ... grade-schoolers.
Another one of my coworkers showed up later ... she had overslept, but had planned to come watch us. (She's riding a century race tomorrow.) She took a picture of us ... she's going to be emailing to me, so I can put it here.
Had a party to go to tonight, as well. Birthday party for a friend who is turning 35 in a few days. I had planned on taking a nap, since I was expecting to be out late because of the party (and had been up early). But, I was a little busy. Had to buy a birthday card, and stuff to wrap her present. As well as buying food to make to bring with me. I was asked to bring a fruit salad. So, I made a HUGE salad. And, since I wasn't sure how much protein I would find there, from a vegetarian source, I decided to make my 7-layer dip that I turn into a 10-layer dip, and add veggie crumbles to. With multi-grain Tostitos (my favorite).
Ended up having about 20 minutes of down-time, but not enough to nap.
The party was fun. White peach margaritas were on the menu for the party. They aren't bad. They were supposed to be white nectarine, but apparently those aren't available for another 2 weeks.
Look at us, living in California, we expect any and all produce to be accessible to us ... no matter the season!! (Yes, I want RED tomatoes in winter ... why would I want those hideous anemic looking ones?!) ;)
Got home quite late.
Goals:
1. Workout.
2. Eat (a carb-filled) breakfast within 1 hour of waking.
3. Eat 5-6 small meals every day.
4. Drink 6 bottles of water.
5. Stop eating at least 2 hours before bedtime.
6. Take my vitamins.
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