Hell Week Workouts

I'm at the end of Hell Week - for non-theatre people, it's the week leading up to the show. I'm exhausted. I've had a tension headache for four days, I've been making poor eating choices, and not sleeping enough. And yet, it is my favorite part of working on a show. I love watching it all come together.

It hasn't left much time for exercise. Sunday, I walked with my super-awesome friend, Michelle. We got to chat and got in a 4 mile walk. On Monday, I managed to make it to TKD. This has become a priority for me, and I really didn't want to miss class. I'm really glad I went. It's such a stress-reducer. Tuesday, I was not feeling motivated, but I did a good workout, anyway. I was feeling ill, dehydrated, and exhausted, but I got through it.

Tuesday's Workout:

squats 135# 6 reps x2
one leg jumps (foot on bench) 15 reps x2
Won Hyo x4

plie squats 135# 8 reps x2
one arm push-ups level 2  10 reps/side x2
Chun Gi, Dan Gun, Do San

punches 100 reps x2
reverse crunches on incline bench 10 reps x2
dead lifts 115# 6reps x2
Won Hyo x4

side db crunch 15#  10 reps/side
alternating lunge/front kicks 16 reps x2

Other than walking, I haven't done much for the last couple days. I'm hoping to get up and do a workout tomorrow morning, but if not, I'm not worried. I think sleep could be even more beneficial right now.

I've made a training plan for Phase 1 of my marathon training, and it starts Monday. I've planned out my workouts for the first two weeks, and I am ready to start taking care of myself again. This week has kicked my butt. Right now I am focused on being consistent and building a running base. When I get closer to the race, I will start a marathon training plan. I found one from Runner's World that looks good. It's a 16-week plan and seems like it will work with my life.

But, first, I've got to get through the shows. So excited!!

This Is Show Week

This weekend was killer. Thursday night I had someone drop out of my show. We have a week left, so the stress the last few days has been massive.

Friday I had a few hours of peace. I got up super early and hiked Jay with Tracy and Kelee. Sitting on a mountain at 6am is a moment of perfect peace.

I could have stayed forever.

But, back to reality. It was tech weekend. Three days of work and sleepless nights.

My existence right now.

This morning my cast was supposed to be featured on a morning TV program, but we were bumped for coverage of flooding. I was up and caffeinated at 3am with no where to go. I took a nap, but I am still feeling exhausted. This show is taking a lot out of me, and I feel like I've hit a wall. I don't have the energy to exercise and my willpower is almost non-existent. This is show week.

Still, I love what I do. The show is coming along really well, and my cast is fabulous. I found someone to take over the role that was abandoned, and she's going to be great. I'm really excited for tonight's rehearsal. We're putting it all together. Costumes, lights, pit band, etc. It's my favorite rehearsal.

Show week always takes a toll on me. I take a break from exercise. I don't eat very well. I don't sleep. I'm trying to do better than usual. I'm sticking to my running plan (except my long run on Sunday - 2 hours of sleep and a thunderstorm squashed that). I'm trying to eat well. I'd say it's been about 60/40. Sleep has been my biggest issue. That should get better now that everything is coming together.

I'll be back on track soon.