The week before I went on vacation was a dull one. I had lower leg tightness that disrupted good continuous running and I suffered through joey's massages to help me through. The week of rest I guess was a good thing. I was running 5km well yesterday. Today was so-so, I desensitized (touch screen - cool but spoil easily) the treadmill somehow. It got stuck at 11km /hr. By the time I changed machine I was breathless and had to stop.
As at yesterday I was 49kg. While I did not completelyt agree with food in China, I have to think that the struggle to keep the weight up is due to general laziness. i am in no mood to clean the apartment nor cook a meal. Yet the thought of eating food outside fills me with dread. My back pack is partially unpacked. At least I managed to haul out the laundry. Today I was ultra feminine because I have nothing else to wear. My little black dress does not need ironing.
With no chinese class for a month I guess I will have some time to chill out. And maybe do some cleaning.
The Thursday running group is a great chance at intervals. Its tough and I still dont know what the benefit is. But I presume it has some since all the good runners are doing it. According to a veteran, it helps you speed up again when you decide to slow down. your body recovers faster. else you have no motivation to continue.
At least its a break from running alone on the treadmill, talking to myself, mouthing lyrics and sniggering at the men next to me. My new pastime is to do men's push up in front of the weight lifters. 30. And counting. Yes I am quite the feminist bitch. If you cant have them, beat them.
I've also rejoined the gym. So I can go for yoga and weights, things I think would complement my running with strength and sufficient stretches. I also plan to swim more. Its more intensive than running I think.
2 months to go.
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