I LOVE doing the weights!
That’s a complete and utter lie but I am going to honor Richard’s advice and try to gain an appreciation for it as I grudgingly realize that it will only help my running. My friend and I went to the gym today and it was like the blind leading the naked - “ok, where should I put the seat; this is too light, this is too heavy; was that my second set or third” . I am lacking focus too - sure I want to work my lower body, yes I’ve heard that core exercises are beneficial, no I don’t want to neglect my upper body - but how do I fit it all in and what are really the priorities. The gym is always crowded - ok, always when I’m able to go anyway. You have to wait for weight machines and forget about getting a treadmill or elliptical after 4 PM. All I keep thinking is I’d rather be running. Wahhhh 
Ok ok, enough whining for now. I’ll stick with it and really try to find the love, maybe I’ll even cough up the $$ for an hour of personal trainer to get me on a good regimen. Meanwhile, as I settle into this, I’ll apologize in advance for random laments that may arise.
Next week begins my 5k training for the January 1 Resolution Run. Gots to get me a nice bright reflective vest as the dark time is upon us, also put in my requests with Santa for some polartec goodies and silk long johns. Snow is forecast for Friday!
Comment by Mark
Monday November 01 2004 @ 10:37 pm
You kill me Lara! Take it from someone who really also “loved” weights. I actually don’t mind ‘em at all now. Took about 3 weeks for the habit to take.