PMS
• I'm not a robot, so my hormones affect my life. I do feel great during and after my run but that only lasts for a little while. PMS week is not my favorite week to train but it needs to be done. Let's say THANK GOD this challenging week is gone!
Gear
• My compression sleeves have been great. I have also bought gloves because for the past 2 long runs my hands were ubber cold. I bought some cheap gloves I plan on keeping for a while.
• I bought a bright yellow long sleeve shirt and took it on a run today. Houston weather called and said 'not yet sister.' This place is still not cold enough for long sleeves but I'm glad I'm ready!
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| It's too hot for sleeves. Better prepared than not ready for the cold! |
Comparison
• The latest challenge for me has been comparison. It makes no sense but I'm comparing myself with others. Here are the facts: I will PR (PR means Personal Record); I am not competing with anyone in particular; I am doing my best; I don't want to get injured for overdoing stuff. I'm using these facts (other than the foundational truth that I am loved and accepted by God) to fight against the plague of comparison. By the way, here's a great resource if Comparison is a recurring problem for you.
My goal for this week is to keep training. One thing I will not do is to put more pressure on my knees by using free weights to do my lower body work. I did great getting back into my upper body routine (I actually changed it up a bit) but the weights for my lower body was a bit too much. Anything that hurts my long runs and my recovery is not worth doing it.
I appreciate your prayers for me friends! Have a blessed week!
Previously in this Series:
• Week 19
• Week 16
• Week 14
• Weeks 1-10
• Marathon Basics Video Interview with Angie Spencer
Running through PMS week is always rough - especially with cramps and I tend to dehydrate much easier.
Keep up the great work! I am ready for long-sleeve run days too :0)
I ran with long sleeves and pants this morning too...big mistake. Thank goodness for a tiny breeze. Back to short sleeves tomorrow. You are doing awesome...I wish I had time for weights.
I hate PMS week. My old basketball coach told me once that exercise is good for it. I didn't believe it then, but I do now...you just have to get motivated to do it.
Keep it up.
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