Workout: 68 min elliptical hell
ran 4 miles easy in the freezing cold. Wore tracks on my shoes so I could run a little more confidently
Today I thought it smart to recover from my tempo run yesterday. I have had to many injuries the last 2 years to not play it any less safe. I am not 20 years old anymore, even though I still feel like I am!
I scoff inside on the days I use an elliptical. I grumble and complain in my head the whole way to the gym on these days. But once inside and I get going, it usually turns out ok. But it is really funny that I still, each time, have a mega attitude about the elliptical. But hey, it is a great tool when trying to do active recovery and keep aerobic fitness using that machine. I read this short paragraph in a book the other night, that threw me into a fit of laughter. I can totally relate! (book is called "To Be a Runner")
"When an injury occurs, I do the only thing possible and get my runners on a bike and in the pool and even onto Satan's newest boring handmaiden, the elliptical machine."
I am now laughing typing this. If you know me, you know I refer to my time on the elliptical as "elliptical hell". And isn't it the truth when you have been running for over 10 years and enjoy the outside run, the runners high that happens after 30-40 minutes. I can't stand the elliptical. BUT, I will forever feel glad that it is there for recovery and in times of injury.
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