4.5 Hours in the Basement
Yeap- that’s right- I spent 4.5 hours in my basement on Saturday.
What was I doing you may ask? Biking and running of course. Isn’t that what everyone does on a Saturday in their basement? Well, maybe not everyone- but those of us training for an Ironman.
My training for Saturday was a brick workout- which means I was to bike for 2 hours then QUICKLY transition to a 13 mile run. Given that it was snowing outside and windy I opted for working out in my basement.
I spent 2 hours on my bike trainer while watching the movie “88 Minutes” with Al Pacino. Great movie if you haven’t seen it…Plus kept me entertained the whole time. I love watching action type movies on the trainer- makes me pedal hard!
Next I switched shoes and jumped on the treadmill for a lovely- Hah- 13 mile run….Even though I watched the movie “PS: I Love You” it was kinda torture. Not the movie, just running that far on the treadmill. I kept watching the clock and the miles on the treadmill hoping that I might be done soon- But everytime I looked I still seemed to have FOREVER left to go. This was not one of those enjoyable runs where the time just flies. But I did it and finished!
I look at getting through these tough workouts- the ones that are mentally tough-like being stuck in a basement for 5 hours- I look at these times as the ones that will help me when I struggle psychologically on the outside…
Oh- and by the way- Sundays workout was at a studio doing a computrainer course- At least this was for only 2.5 hours!!!!
April 6th, 2009 at 12:05 pm
Hi Doe! Well I am jealous…I would spend 4.5 hrs in a basement training… :o) I can totally understand the “concept”.
Be good to yourself and proud to read that you spent some time sleeping in-listening to your body, and skipping some workouts–it all pays off for the better…Love ya, Shell
April 6th, 2009 at 1:56 pm
Shell! It’s so great to hear from you! I’m glad you can leave a comment now!
You’re absolutely right though- I am grateful that I am able to train for 4.5 hours- whether in a basement or outside!
Love ya back!
D
April 6th, 2009 at 10:56 pm
I will be following your adventures as you go through the paces….although I am literally MILES away…I am on your side and thinking of you often!! Keep up the awesome work, stay true to yourself and keep lovin life! You’re amazing, chicky!
April 23rd, 2009 at 5:38 pm
I’m glad I don’t have a basement