I love my new gym but I’m in trouble

Jon in Michigan | January 28, 2004

Did the 5 mile run on Monday (altered schedule and want to do long run at new gym). The track is great and the atmosphere there is superb.
The trouble came at the end of my run. My calf had alot of pain when I stopped running. Kinda like a cramp [...]

Ok, we’ve totally messed this thing up.

Jon in Michigan | January 25, 2004

My gym has made my training a nightmare and since it was -15F this AM, there’s no way that I’m training outside any time soon.
Friday…I went to see the new gym. It was totally amazing! A great track, swimming pool, new equipment, NO STUDENTS. Just a great place. All [...]

Time to juggle

Jon in Michigan | January 22, 2004

The gym was so damn crowded tonight I didn’t even bother going in. Thursdays and Tuesdays are now completely out. Too many freebie gym users, who probably will not be going away until April.
For this week I’ll be moving the 3.5 mile run to tomorrow night, then 30 min cross on Sat (if [...]

So damn sore.

Jon in Michigan | January 22, 2004

Is it Friday yet? My legs are sore. Little aches and pains.
I did my 2.0 miles last night. I ran it at 5.0 mph with 1.5%. I’ve slowed down these runs because I’m supposed to be going at a slower pace than the long runs. Maybe I’ve been [...]

Did I mention I hate my gym?

Jon in Michigan | January 21, 2004

Yes, indeed my gym sucks. I was KICKED OFF the treadmill today for the first time ever. Apparently, I was about to exceed the 30 minute limit for cardio equipment and there was one of the stupid students waiting to use a treadmill. Ofcourse, she only needed to be on for 10 [...]

Back on track again!

Jon in Michigan | January 20, 2004

Ok, Friday was rest day (yeah!), Saturday I did 40 minutes of crosstraining, consisting of stairmaster and the Gauntlet, then Sunday I did my 4.0 mile run.
The long run was harder than last time. I get getting this cramp/muscle spasm on my right leg. If I stopped and swatted for 10 sec, it [...]

Totally screwed up this week.

Jon in Michigan | January 15, 2004

I missed my Tuesday run, then it snowed and I got home so late that I couldn’t get to the gym on Wed. Wed was supposed to make up for Tues. Today I did the 3 mile run but forgot to do the strength training afterwards. Tomorrow is the rest day and [...]

Why must I be tortured?

Jon in Michigan | January 13, 2004

All I want to do is run. I want to run and follow my schedule and be able to finish the 1/2 marathon. Somehow, the rest of the world doesn’t want me to do that.
Tonight, I was supposed to run 3.0 miles at an easy pace. When I got to the gym [...]

Go home!

Jon in Michigan | January 12, 2004

The gym was an absolute nightmare. More college kids than ever! I did my extra long stretch session and got a few sets in on some of the weights but it was hard to find equipment.
New Year’s resolution #2: Monday workouts are done at home!

Second week begins! (aka – My legs are killing me!)

Jon in Michigan | January 12, 2004

Friday – rest day! Yeah!Saturday – 30 minutes of crosstraining – Yeah!Sunday – 4.0 mile run! Aaarrrggh!
OK, I’ve never run 4 miles before so the fact that I made it was a great accomplishment. Actually, I did pretty good and if I have that good form at the end of the half [...]