Today, as the calendar* dictates, was a lifting/running day. I learned on Sunday that the running plan I'm using bases training on distance or time. I decided to use the time component, as all it required was a watch. Except on Sunday I realized: I don't wear a watch. I managed to dig out my "Bunnysutra" Swatch watch from a few years back:
Precisely why I'm Zombie Fodder in the next Apocalypse.
The Couch-to-5K plan starts out with ninety seconds of jogging interspersed with sixty seconds of running. This watch didn't even have a secondhand. So today, I ran on the treadmill after I lifted at the gym.
As I set up the safety rails in the squat rack before my workout, a Personal Trainer approached me.
Personal Trainer: Miss? That's the squat rack.
Me: Uh-huh.
Personal Trainer: Were you wanting to use that?
Me: Yes.
Personal Trainer: For what?
Me: Um, to squat?**
Personal Trainer: Oh, are you training for something?
Me: Yup.
Personal Trainer: What?
Me: The end of the world.
He backed away slowly.
I don't think anyone at the gym will be bothering me again.
*If I don't post for a day, it doesn't mean I didn't train that day. If I miss a workout, I'll come here and fess up why. Ideally it won't be due to zombie attack or bird flu, but never count it out. I do live in Los Angeles, after all.
**If you've never squatted before, please check out Mistress Krista's insanely informative articles on safety, training and form starting here.
Ugh, squats are the worst. When I was actually in shape I did them very regularly. Got up to 400 lbs, not to shabby I think. Anyways, I had to stop because I started to have hips like an old man.
I got better by the way. I still crack and pop in the mornings though. Course I am getting older, too.
Posted by: Complete Geek | January 08, 2008 at 08:33 PM
BRAAAAAAAIINNNSSS
or possibly
BOOOOOOOOOBSSSSSS
the living dead are in a quandary over part is tastier
Posted by: DensityDuck | January 08, 2008 at 10:26 PM
Well, as I have both I'm doubly screwed.
Posted by: the slackmistress | January 08, 2008 at 10:38 PM
Despite declaring in my comment on the last entry that I would not start post-apocalyptic training (PAT?) for another two weeks, I went running today. I ran till the back of my heel bled (because I don't have my regular running shoes, just a ratty old pair that apparently chafe). But when I got off the treadmill and saw that the back of my sock was a little stained and I hadn't even noticed I felt so TOUGH. As I limped home from the gym, I realized I was feeling better than I had in days.
So, thanks for inspiring that.
Posted by: Super-S | January 09, 2008 at 05:47 AM
That Swatch just screams "EAT ME!" to the undead. Should you be on the market for the sort of watch that'll keep on ticking straight through the zombocalypse and in fact survive stuff that would leave you looking like a puddle of strawberry jam, might I suggest the Marathon SAR? It's a mil-spec dive watch that makes the Rolex Submariner look like jewelry for metrosexual boy toys: http://www.countycomm.com/sar-d.htm
If you're looking for something to time your runs with, they have a chronograph version: http://www.countycomm.com/CSAR.htm
The CSAR, however, might be a bit big for a ladies' watch.
Posted by: Fearsclave | January 09, 2008 at 07:05 AM
I would have paid good money to hear that exchange.
Posted by: Boski | January 09, 2008 at 09:11 AM
@Super-S: Woo! But do be careful. A coach once reminded me to "know the difference between pain and injury." Working through a wee bit of pain will probably be okay, but working through injury might sidetrack you for a good long while. Only you'll know the difference!
@Fearsclave: The size isn't the issue on those watches - the price is a wee bit out of the $50 a month range. ;)
@Boski: Maybe I can do a "reenactment" with my husband (but I'll end it with a roundhouse kick?)
Posted by: the slackmistress | January 09, 2008 at 09:50 AM
The squat rack conversation is one of the better comebacks I've seen in a while. :D
Posted by: Gnat! | January 09, 2008 at 09:53 AM
I must insist you stop this nonsense immediately. You are making me laugh so hard that my teenage son has come through to see what the matter is and he's supposed to be sleeping.
Please stop making me laugh.
Posted by: astrothsknot | January 09, 2008 at 04:15 PM
I believe you may have been wearing a mole-watch that, pending world destruction, would transmit your info to the zombies. The best I could tell from that picture the bunnies have Xs for eyes, clearly indicating that they are dead (or non-dead)...AND having rampant bunny sex. Do I need to spell it out for you? ZOMBIE RABBITS
Posted by: Jill Smith-Mott | January 09, 2008 at 05:05 PM
the funny thing is in LA saying you're training for the end of the world gets 'em to back off...I think up here in SF it'd just become fodder for more conversation "oh really? which end? fire? ice? zombies? do continue!" or something.
Posted by: Greg | January 11, 2008 at 11:33 AM
Good luck with the couch to 5k program. I did it last august-september and made it to the goal quite easily. At first I had skipped the first couple of weeks because I thought it was too easy but soon found out that was a dumb idea and the program was kicking my ass.
Posted by: Teej | January 11, 2008 at 11:37 AM
go YOU!
i'm going to borrow your line if you don't mind, it's excellent and more politically correct then acting like i am retarded.
Posted by: Piglet | January 21, 2008 at 09:27 PM