Insomnia
29 Jun
I wasn’t looking to post a personal best but I did have every intention of running the Scotia Half Marathon on Sunday but…. didn’t. My intuition is so good, I just need to listen to it more carefully; I had an feeling my plans were going to fall apart and they did late Saturday night. I lay awake in bed at the crack of dawn on Sunday wishing I had made alternative plans and agreed to commute up to UBC with Hank. I was pissed off at myself; I wanted to run so I should have just done so and figured out the logistics afterwards.
Big congratulations to Hank, he ran the Scotia Half marathon in 1:32:18 Impressive especially if you knew how much (or little) time was actually dedicated to his training. Way to go!!!
After a pot of coffee while watching the soccer match between Argentina and Mexico I was still beating myself up so decided to lace up. I’ve come to the conclusion that I need to get angry more often… rage really seems to help my speed.
Over the past few months I’ve been cursed with really bad sleeping patterns and I feel as if I exist on adrenaline; and every so often I crash losing total motivation to do anything at all. Yesterday at work I was worn out and wished for nothing more than ONE good night of sleep; so I decided to go to the Steve Nash Gym and exert myself to the point of exhaustion. I jumped on the treadmill and ran 5 km in 27 minutes and then went straight into an hour spin class. Although I worked my ass off, I must admit this was one of the worst instructor’s that I have ever had. In my personal opinion the spin teacher (personal trainer or aerobic instructor) should not be panting harder than me, especially if they are working less than me. How can I possibly be motivated and take the instructor seriously when I’m being told to push harder from someone who demonstrates no fitness or athletic ability? Am I wrong for thinking this way?
Either way I made it my ride and gave er’ my all! My legs were shaking and I was completely soaked. I was convinced that this 90 workout would absolutely do the trick and induce me into an eight hour coma. Wahhhhh!! Yet another sleepless night!!! I’m about to lose my mind!!! Does anyone have a good insomnia remedy? I’m ready to try anything!!
PT Girl xo
Scotch and sleepytime tea, works every time.
What a horrible trainer!
Try Melatonin pills. I don’t advocate ANY sleeping “aids” or “drugs”. However they help to get your internal clock back on track. They wont knock you our or make you sleep though.
I don’t think you’re wrong for thinking that way about the instructor, just like the time I had a zumba instructor w/ a muffin top. I want to be motivated!
Sorry to hear you didn’t make it to the half. There will be plenty more halfs in the future to do.
Sorry I don’t have any insomnia remedies.. If I have trouble sleeping I’ll read from a BOOK. Reason I say BOOK is that online can really keep you stimulated.. WHere a book isn’t lit, and you can get lost in a story.
Good luck.
Getting angry at yourself is great motivation…I alway spush harder when mad at myself or a situation
In regards to the trainer panting harder than you – that is horrendous and I would have been pissed off. In my mind I probably would have wanted to kick her off the bike hopped on and said “ok class time to spin!”. Lol!
Steena & La Rosa – I hear ya! If I could do a better job she ain’t cut of to be the teacher!
AndraPT – got me some Melatonin pills, can’t wait to take them tonight!
Scott – Scotch is for party time, not sleepy time in my books but thanks!
Oh my god, you know the PTs are one of the gyms here in my area are all in less shape than I am. I swear I am fitter than most of those women.
How do they even take their careers seriously?
That drives me crazy.