A Passion for Running

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in the gym #3

passion for running category: in the gym,running on Tuesday, July 20 2004

Well, here I am at week #2 and almost half-way to establishing another habit.

I pushed harder today. I know I’m gonna be sore in the next couple of days.

Here’s the workout:

10 minute warm-up on treadmill
3 sets x 15 reps bench press
3 sets x 15 reps dumbell bicep curls
3 sets x 12 reps back extensions
3 sets x 12 reps dumbell tricep extensions
3 sets x 12 reps shoulder press
3 sets x 15 reps shoulder shrugs
3 sets x 12 reps bent over rows
5 sets x 12 reps abdominal crunches (getting better!)
3 sets x 15 reps lat pull-downs
3 sets x 15 reps seated cable rows

I’m utterly exhausted but also very satisfied.

I’m also happy because I don’t feel outta place in the gym. Sure, there are some hard core weightlifters in my gym but I feel good in there. I wear my running gear (with different shoes) and I think it’s pretty apparent that I’m a runner doing strength training. People can also see me doing low weight with high reps so I think I just fit into what I look like I should be doing.

Besides, although the gym is very very well equipped, it’s not a Gold’s type atmosphere. It’s a workplace fitness center that is filled with 30 and 40 something’s all at various fitness levels.

I’m like a fish in water in there!




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