However, today's workout was super hard for me. We did a "traveling workout," which means we had to run, sprint, pushups, jumping jacks and the list goes on and on. Everybody in the program can run faster than me. I actually power walk faster than I run because running hurts my knees. Running has always hurt my knees and so I made a choice a long time ago that running is just not for me. Well, that is not an option in this program, so I got to get it together. Apparently, my form is wrong when I run and that is why my knees hurt and why I am so freaking sore. As I am writing this I have a package of frozen, no, not peas, corn or green beans, but a package of edamame between my knees to help with the swelling. The visual is actually quite hilarious and humbling all at the same time.
After hobbling around for most of the day, I kind of started to panic. What if I cannot reach my goals because I have already injured myself? What if I can't get through 13 more insane workouts, plus another 3 days of my own workouts every week? The bad self talk was creeping in big time, so instead of having a pity party, I emailed my instructor and explained my problem. I am meeting her early on Wednesday before class so we can work on my running, squat and lunge form. Whewww!!! I have a plan now. I just needed to get my head back in the game.
My goals for this week are:
Stick to the food journal recipes by planning all my meals 3 days ahead of schedule
Workout hard, but give my knees a rest so they will heal
Stay focused and positive
Think good thoughts for me! I would love to hear from you!!!
xoxo
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