OK kids, let this be a lesson to you. It is ALWAYS a good idea to eat a well-balanced meal to fuel you up before you go running. Not right before, of course, but at least an hour or two before your workout. Today I had a big breakfast, so wasn't too hungry at lunch. I ate half of my sandwich, 1/4 of a bag of chips, and an ice cream sandwich. When it came time for my workout after I got home from work, I definitely felt that I didn't have enough energy and that the workout was going to be tough. It was tough all right.
The first 3-minute jog was not bad, and I was actually feeling good. But when it came time for the first 5-minute jog, I swear that 5 minutes lasted 10 minutes. The heat from the pavement was sucking the life out of me. I just kept telling myself to keep going, no matter how slow I was running. I was determined not to stop.
Finally, the end of the second 5-minute jog came. "One minute remaining," said the voice. OK, I can do this, I thought. I got a little burst of energy at the end and was able to pick my feet up a little more. My favorite song in the world (Bohemian Rhapsody) came on, so that at least made me smile :)
I made it to the end, and started my cool-down. I was so relieved it was over. I was proud of myself that I didn't stop, but from now on, will make sure that I eat a proper lunch!!
I leave you with this:
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