Lazy /ˈlāzē/
Adjective: 1. Unwilling to work or use energy 2. Characterized by a lack of effort or activity
Example: After her final Jenn was so lazy she did absolutely nothing for three days
Finishing a law school semester is a lot like finishing a big race. You're elated: your endorphins are pumping, you're on cloud nine - you're smiling from ear to ear at your accomplishment. Regardless of how you finished, it's over and you've done it. The highs of finals are also followed by a short trip into the deep abyss of depression that can only follow weeks of stress, little sleep, and lots of coffee. I'm happy to say, I survived both!
Once the exam was over, my four day 'nothing' binge commenced. There has been lots of pizza (maybe twice now?), lots of decorating for Christmas (three trees in one week, sheesh!), shopping for Christmas, National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation (twice!) and just plain sitting on my butt, on my couch, watching Seinfeld DVD's. Sweet, sweet, vacation.
Despite my supreme laziness, I've tried to keep my butt in a workout routine. Mostly because I don't want to be embarrassed in the Holiday Bootie Buster Challenge, but also because "it's good for me" (mostly for the HBBC though). Thursday I went back to Pure Barre and it was a vastly different experience. The workout was almost the exact same, but my body was just tired enough from Tuesday's class that it was a LOT harder. I also got a ridiculous migraine about 10 minutes in that made it difficult to concentrate (and not vomit...ugh).
I don't know if it was my soreness from this class, or that I overstretched but I seriously funked up my right hamstring during the course of all the stretching and pulsing and whatnot. Friday I could definitely tell I'd over-stretched it and the whole right leg (but mostly the hamstring). I had the time, though, and I wanted to sneak in a workout so I decided to go for a trail run.
I started running trails during training last year as a way to be kind to my knee but keep running. I love that it forces me to be "present" in the run and really pay attention to every moment (mostly so I don't fall down). This one was especially nice because the trails are almost covered in leaves, making speed damn near impossible. My miles were pretty slow, but they were also really enjoyable and the elevation changes and unevenness of the trails really gave my legs a good workout.
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| Clear patch of trail coming back |
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| Uphill weave starting out |
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| I also love that the route is almost entirely off of the roads on the map |
Yesterday was almost entirely devoted to Christmas shopping and spending time with J. Managed to get two miles in on the treadmill today, which I was proud of considering how my body feels like it's been put through a meat grinder. Relief is on the way though because I scheduled a sports massage for tomorrow! It will be my very first and I'm a little nervous, but I've heard it does wonders (especially for ITBS). Fingers crossed!
Do like taking "lazy time"? Have you ever had a sports massage - thoughts?
**Also - welcome to my new followers! I'm so glad you found my blog - mostly because I love reading yours. You inspire me and keep me motivated. I hope I can return the favor!
Holiday Bootie Buster Challenge
Total Daily Points - 2
Total Weekly Points - 2
Total Cumulative Points - 39.62
Congrats on getting through the semester!
ReplyDeleteI'm a huge fan of sports massage. It hurts, but in a good way (if that makes sense). Good luck!
Thanks for the heads up - I'd heard that it was uncomfortable. I figure angry muscles take some dealing with
ReplyDeleteCongrats on finishing up!!! Yes, I LOOOOOVE to be lazy….as in really lazy sometimes :) Sports massages are good, but they're like foam rolling - it doesn't really feel good at the time, but it will later!
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