A disappointing day last Sunday (two days ago), since I did not run in the marathon, a goal I have been trying to pursue for some time now. After getting fit and beginning to run 4-5 kms, I thought the natural progression woul be to complete the 21 km half-marathon. Not being able to do that even after registering for the event pinched a little. Especially because it would have entailed running over the sea link.
But there's a school of thought that says running will result in wear and tear on your body and it is not really meant to be good for your fitness per se. It's more a sports activity that one needs to be motivated for and prepared to tax your joints for, by pounding all those kilometers. It's really about your definition of fitness.
I'm confused about this. Long distance running does not seem like my kind of thing and I'm worried I may carry a niggling injury if I keep training for the half-marathon. On the other hand, it will be the culmination of my journey in trying to become fit.
In the meanwhile, I'm not sure if I'm working the balance of fitness well enough. I've been wanting to bulk up a little on the muscle but I feel I may be doing too little of cardio and may be taking small liberties too often, eating nachni chips at night and eating wholesomely at most meals. It may be psychological but I feel like I need to train the core better and have a better attempt at a 6 pack.
Also I need to be able to start eating more normally from time to time, enjoying the occasional indulgence. For that I need to build in activity - such as running or swimming, but with the IPL approaching, it looks difficult.
So now I have to be a little more conscious about taking fitness to the next level - and in a difficult schedule, ensuring good meals every so often.
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