My butt, shoulders and abs hurt. A good hurt.
That must mean it’s been a successful week so far, right? I recently realized that I was going to the gym just to go to the gym. I felt like I was just putting in time, and I wasn’t feeling or seeing the benefits of my daily visits. I mean, being active is great. And by going, I was being greater than the version of me who would rather sit on the couch. But I wanted more. So I ramped it up this week. And it’s definitely working. I tend to do a quick full body weights workout. This week, I’ve been focusing more time on specific areas of my body. I’ll be continuing like this, I think.
I must go buy a foam roller. A tennis ball just isn’t cutting it anymore.
Any DOMS for you today? Hurts so good 
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My shins hurt. A bad hurt.
I’m not a runner, although I’d really like to be. I’ll get on the dread treadmill every so often, to surprise my body with a new routine (I love throwing myself into something that my muscles aren’t expecting). On Monday, I did an interval workout. I went for two minutes on a high incline walk (I think it was 9.0?), then went two minutes at a 7.0 run, for a twenty-minute, sweatacular cardio workout.
It felt GREAT – at the time.
I’ve learned that procrastinating over buying new gym shoes is something I need to smarten up about. For months I’ve been saying, “this weekend I am going to put out the money and buy some new gym shoes.” But then the weekend hits and I’ve got much more exciting things to do then battle with people at the shoe store. But my pair is starting to fall apart, and I’ve come to the conclusion that these broken down babies are causing me more harm than good. I’ve gotta get me some arch support, yo.
Have you ever had shin splints? What was the culprit?
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I’m 21 years old, with a college education and a budding career - but let’s face it, I’m a braces wearing 14 year old on the inside. So I’m going to take this brief opportunity to mourn over the fact that One Tree Hill is ending next week.
Don’t laugh, okay? I cried at last night’s episode. I’m sad it’s ending (both the grown up me and the teenaged me).
Am I the only person on the planet still watching it (for only one more week, waaaahh!)?
I love One Tree Hill! I still watch it and I am going to be so sad when it ends. I couldn’t believe last weeks episode with Dan! I don’t wanna ruin it for those who haven’t seen it but I never thought I see the day! What a great show. I am disappointed though that Lucas came back for like only a second.
I’m glad you watch it! We will have to discuss next week. It’s one of my TV staples …. I don’t want to say goodbye hahaha
I don’t wanna say goodbye either. We will totally be taking next week while sobbing I am sure haha.
ugh i am so bad about keeping track of when my gym and/or running shoes needs replaced. but, yes – it is SO important and you really need to be careful. but, lady, just buy them online (zappos/amazon)…then it takes no effort at all!
Duh! I wish I would have thought of that months ago! I’m always fearful of buying the wrong size online though. Oh well. I’ll just bite the bullet and go this weekend
Haha I stopped watching OTH after Luke/Peyton peaced out. Lucas got so douchey after season 3 anyway. Lucas/Brooke forever! I love Brooke (and Sophia Bush in general). And Bethany Joy Galeotti is SUCH an amazing singer, have you heard her songs beyond the ones that have been on the show? But now you’re putting me down memory lane. I need to watch my season 1 DVD (when CMM was actually cute).
I can’t believe you’re a Lucas/Brooke fan! Peyton forever, girl. Plus Brooke is married now and I like her husband and their twin babies. Look at me, talking like I know them personally!! And I love Bethany’s music …. the duo she’s in, Everly?! So good!
WHAT they have twin babies?! Haha I clearly missed so much. I’m a Peyton hater. She’s too angsty and dark. I need to get Everly songs!!
Shin splints are the WORST. You need some new sneakers, bigtime! Whenever I let mine wear thin my shin splints and my knees become so painful. Hope they feel better!
I hope they do too! Thanks Alyssa
I laughed when I read the part about intending to buy new shoes… I’ve been meaning to buy cycling shoes for, let’s see, over a year now… and shoes for weight lifting. But then the weekend rolls around and I decide my beat up old Asics will just have to suffice for another week.
Yes! We have to cut it out hahaha
Okay somehow I swore you were in my google reader and was dissapointed after finding you last week that you hadn’t posted. I realized this morning you weren’t! (If you’re wondering why someone is reading and commenting on week old posts!)
Anyway, don’t feel badly. I’m 27 and pretty sure I’m addicted to Pretty Little Liars and Vampire Diaries. I’d cry if Vampire Diaries ended! I used to love One Tree Hill but missed the past two seasons so have no clue what is going on or who some of those characters are. Maybe I’ll netflix the seasons for a rainy day
Ah that’s a great idea! It’s not a rainy day here … but very windy and gross … I have all the DVDs, maybe a marathon is in order?! Enjoy the rest of your weekend