Don't Be Afraid of the Dark
Don't Be Afraid of the Dark
Hello Friend,
About 5'clock yesterday, I was bummed beyond belief.
My plan all day had been to run some hill sprints late in the afternoon. But, something had shot that idea out of the water.
It all started because I had my last physical therapy appointment for my ankle on the other side of town from my work. Far away from my favorite hill to sprint.
I thought I could find a suitable hill to run between the clinic and home... no luck.
Seems that side of town is very, very flat.
So, I got home, cut the grass, ate supper - the usual stuff.
And then about 9 o'clock, the guilt began to creep in. Actually more disappointment than guilt - I had really been looking forward to my sprints.
Even though it was pitch dark outside, I decided to take action. I strapped on my ankle brace, laced up my shoes, and headed to my back yard.
The bike path behind my house is a great place to sprint. It even has a little bit of a hill on one end - not as good as the whopper of a hill I usually sprint, but better than nothing.
I almost turned around and went back in. It was cold and windy.
But, instead I warmed up a bit and then started sprinting. About 8 trips up the path and walks back in between was all it took to get my blood going, my head clear and my legs burning. I got even more resistance quicker cuz I went into the stiff wind...
Mission accomplished.
Going back inside, I knew that I had found a way to get in my workout. True, it hadn't been the perfect time, place, or exactly what I wanted to do but, you know what? I got it done and went to bed with a clear conscience.
Much better than making an excuse and not doing anything. And, since it was pretty dark, my neighbors didn't see anything else to wonder about...
RFNH
Coach K
PS Nothing beats a good late night sprint. Learn all the best ways to run them in Ultimate Insider Speed Training Secrets - http:/www.makesyoufast.com/ultimateinsiderspeed.html - Added bonus... you'll sleep like a rock!
Copyright, Tim Kauppinen, 2006
**This daily email does not take the place of professional medical advice.
Always consult a doctor before starting or changing any fitness
program.**
This email is protected by copyright, 2006,
Tim Kauppinen. All rights reserved. Reproduction of
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express written consent of Tim Kauppinen.
Tim Kauppinen
248 Merrick Terrace Dr
Marshall, WI 53559 USA
608 655 3800 Phone
tim.kauppinen@makesyoufast.com
http://www.makesyoufast.com
Hello Friend,
About 5'clock yesterday, I was bummed beyond belief.
My plan all day had been to run some hill sprints late in the afternoon. But, something had shot that idea out of the water.
It all started because I had my last physical therapy appointment for my ankle on the other side of town from my work. Far away from my favorite hill to sprint.
I thought I could find a suitable hill to run between the clinic and home... no luck.
Seems that side of town is very, very flat.
So, I got home, cut the grass, ate supper - the usual stuff.
And then about 9 o'clock, the guilt began to creep in. Actually more disappointment than guilt - I had really been looking forward to my sprints.
Even though it was pitch dark outside, I decided to take action. I strapped on my ankle brace, laced up my shoes, and headed to my back yard.
The bike path behind my house is a great place to sprint. It even has a little bit of a hill on one end - not as good as the whopper of a hill I usually sprint, but better than nothing.
I almost turned around and went back in. It was cold and windy.
But, instead I warmed up a bit and then started sprinting. About 8 trips up the path and walks back in between was all it took to get my blood going, my head clear and my legs burning. I got even more resistance quicker cuz I went into the stiff wind...
Mission accomplished.
Going back inside, I knew that I had found a way to get in my workout. True, it hadn't been the perfect time, place, or exactly what I wanted to do but, you know what? I got it done and went to bed with a clear conscience.
Much better than making an excuse and not doing anything. And, since it was pretty dark, my neighbors didn't see anything else to wonder about...
RFNH
Coach K
PS Nothing beats a good late night sprint. Learn all the best ways to run them in Ultimate Insider Speed Training Secrets - http:/www.makesyoufast.com/ultimateinsiderspeed.html - Added bonus... you'll sleep like a rock!
Copyright, Tim Kauppinen, 2006
**This daily email does not take the place of professional medical advice.
Always consult a doctor before starting or changing any fitness
program.**
This email is protected by copyright, 2006,
Tim Kauppinen. All rights reserved. Reproduction of
any portion of this email is strictly prohibited without the
express written consent of Tim Kauppinen.
Tim Kauppinen
248 Merrick Terrace Dr
Marshall, WI 53559 USA
608 655 3800 Phone
tim.kauppinen@makesyoufast.com
http://www.makesyoufast.com
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