{"id":21693,"date":"2011-09-01T12:16:16","date_gmt":"2011-09-01T19:16:16","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.110pounds.com\/?p=21693"},"modified":"2011-09-01T12:16:16","modified_gmt":"2011-09-01T19:16:16","slug":"bottomless-pit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.110pounds.com\/?p=21693","title":{"rendered":"Bottomless Pit"},"content":{"rendered":"

Wednesday morning I had an early appointment before work. The plan was to head to the gym before my appointment, then I realized last week my membership was expiring. I decided to go anyway and see if I could work out despite it being lapsed. At the very least ask the salesperson trying to get me to sign up if I could have one more morning to workout before “making a decision” on the gym membership (snicker).<\/p>\n

I got up early, had a snack (English Muffin) and headed to the gym. When I got to the gym there was no one at the counter where I checked in and no salespeople lurking in the sales area. I saw the usual counter girl, whom I really like and chat with, helping some other people. She said “Hi Lisa!” and waved. I waved back and decided–hey, no one at the counter……why not?? Sure it was sneaky. Technically I wasn’t a member anymore. But…..yeah, I don’t feel guilty.<\/p>\n

First up: treadmill. I haven’t run since last Saturday<\/a> when my run was cut short with a calf cramp. The cramp had gone away–I was able to swim on Sunday and bike 24 miles<\/a> on Monday with no issues. I thought I was okay by Wednesday. I started slow and felt okay.<\/p>\n

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\nI got sucked into an episode of Supernatural (yum yum) and was enjoying the empty gym in the early morning hours. Then about 3\/4 into my first mile my right calf started to cramp AGAIN. UGH. I slowed to a walk for about a minute then decided to try and run through the cramp. It was my last chance to use the gym and I was just tired of this cramping business.<\/p>\n

I was able to run it out and finish my run but my leg still feels cramped up. I have no idea what is causing it. I foam roll, I eat healthy, drink water, stretch….what’s up?? Runners: give me advice!<\/p>\n

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\nRun Stats:<\/strong>
\nTime: 50 minutes<\/strong>
\nDistance: 3.75 miles<\/strong><\/p>\n

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\nNot a bad distance despite my calf discomfort. I really wish this cramp would knock it off already. If I’m going gym-free for awhile I’ll be spending more time running.<\/p>\n

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\nAfter my run I limped down the stairs to the weight room and did my last weight session at the gym. Sad face. Felt sad. Sure I can buy some free weights to do at home but it’s just not the same.<\/p>\n

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\nI spent a good amount of time using the plated weight machines for chest and back since I won’t have access to them. Then I finished up with the free weights. I’ve noticed that I’ve lost a LOT of my strength since taking a month off from weight lifting.<\/p>\n

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\nFinally, I spent some time doing some ab work and then did a LOT of stretching. I ended my workout with the foam roller–paying extra attention to my stupid calf muscles. Ugh.<\/p>\n

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\nGym Stats:<\/strong>
\nTime: 1:33 <\/strong>
\nCalories Burned: 778<\/strong><\/p>\n

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\nI hurried home to shower and eat before my appointment. I put on some muscle rub to see if that would help my calf.<\/p>\n

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\nFor breakfast I scrambled 2 eggs with chopping red onion, 1 slice of ham chopped and topped with salsa, sour cream and beans. It was a big breakfast but exactly what I needed after a killer workout.<\/p>\n

I was hungry in an hour.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Whenever I work out in the morning before work, I am a total bottomless pit the rest of the day. It doesn’t matter if I bring enough food to work to eat throughout the day, or if I eat good, filling foods–I am still starving.<\/p>\n

I had leftover pizza for lunch (mmm carbs) and was still hungry. Ate a hard boiled egg as a snack. That took the edge off, then I was hungry again. Stupid hunger!<\/p>\n

QUESTION: What’s the deal with my calf cramping?<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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