Today is my long day at work. I started writing this post at 3:00 pm; it's now 7:30 pm, I've been here since 10:30 and I could be here until 2:00 am. While I love my job, my long day inevitably ends up with long stretches of me waiting for things to get done (as the crux of my job is making sure things get done and not so much doing them) so I figured I may as well do an update.
I've done a number on my legs. I ran on Sunday (not quite 3km, but I did increase my speed, so that's probably why). I usually take a day off between runs but my legs felt so good yesterday that I thought I'd go for another run. BIG MISTAKE. I made it through 1 km before I had to start walking because my legs were aching. Then, being the smart person I am, I decided to start running again. That lasted about 1/2 km before I was back to walking. Eventually I had to get off the treadmill and finish my cardio on the non-impactful bike. My legs still hurt a bit today but I've been stretching them every chance I get and I won't be doing any more running this week, because...
We leave for Halifax on Saturday! Super excited! We're driving out with another couple and we'll be gone for a week, with four full days in Halifax. This makes it even more important for my legs to be in good shape because we'll be doing a lot of walking - including, of course, a brewery tour. We'd also like to go kayaking in the Bay of Fundy, hit up Shakespeare by the Sea and maybe even drive out to Peggy's Cove. Also, there must be some ocean time because the ocean is amazing and who doesn't love an amazing ocean?!
I'm still going to do my planks while in Halifax. Our hotel has a fitness room too, so I'm hoping to squeeze in a workout or two (but no running!). My body needs to do weightlifting regularly or else my back gets sore - such is life with an ample chest. Plus I like how I feel after a good session with weights and since we plan on doing a lot of walking in Halifax, I'll be getting in my share of cardio. I also did my plank today, so I'm 13/15 - and I'm up to a solid 30 seconds. Woot!
I think it's time I see a nutritionist as well. I get the stomach gurgles more than I'd like, and probably more than I should. I feel like everything I eat makes me bloated and uncomfortable. One of the things I love about work is that we have an on-site health centre, complete with nutritionist (and a massage therapist, who I also want to go see, as the therapist will file my benefits claim for me!).
I've also decided that I want some personal training sessions in the new year. My money is better spent on my debt until then, but by that time I figure I'll need a good shake-up to my workout routine. There are trainers here at my work gym, so I'll go see one of them and (hopefully) enjoy the "hurts so good" hurt that will be put on me.
There's not much else going on right now. I'm looking forward to fall and enjoying the cooler days and much cooler nights we've been having. I've also been enjoying all the lovely fall fashion that's been coming out and I can't wait to be back in denim and cozy sweaters. I've also decided this is the year I find a pair of knee-high boots. I have large calves, which have thus far thwarted me from getting boots, but I'm determined to find ones that fit for fall. As long as they're brown. I love tall brown boots.
All right, back to work. Gotta get this magazine out the door!
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