So today we went for 3.5k, again a "see if I can do it" exercise following on from how much I enjoyed the 2.5k run last Saturday.
It's been a tiring couple of days with work and uni assignments, many late nights and I missed most of my vitamin supplements yesterday too through forgetting/rushing, so I wasn't expecting miracles. During the 2.5k I was able to "run through" the pain by about 1.2-1.3km, and I was hoping the same would alleviate me of the pain this time. 1.2k came and went and I was still in agony. 1.5k, still hurting. 1.8k, still hurting. It took until 2km to "run through", but eventually it came, my muscles stopped resisting and the run got on properly.
Not only did I complete the 3.5k, but I took an impressive 6 seconds off my 2.5k time compared to last week along the way. My average speed was nearly half a kilometer an hour faster too.
Rounded out with upper body work today. When I started my membership in December I could only shoulder press 15kg, today I was repping 50kg sets. It's been an eye opener since I got this trainer just how much progress I've made.
Weigh in day is Wednesday and it's full speed ahead to try and beat my April target of getting under 18stone. To do this I need to lose another 3lbs. I told my trainer this last week and we're going for it, he's been so supportive and encouraging it's unreal. Booked in for a max cardio session on Tuesday night, and I'm doubling tightness on the diet/food plan between now and then.
Fingers crossed for goal attainment!
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