If there was a major for getting sick in college, I would have finished that degree a long time ago. And guess what! I am sick again. I have to have to worst immune system in the world. Maybe I'm just a wimp when it comes to being sick? I think it's just that time of the year; I know a handful of people that either have the flu or a cold, and you can tell by the amount of people coughing and blowing their nose in class-- ew! I definitely skipped a good deal of class this week, specifically ones that don't take attendance. My bad. But I'm a senior, and if I'm sick, I'm not going to bust my butt waking up early, running all over campus, and feeling like crap. I'm over it.
Aside from my cold/sinus infection/flu or whatever I have hurting my good attendance record, it has negatively affected my workouts! I was doing so well too. On Tuesday (the day I started feeling crummy) I worked out with my trainer, J. He pretty much kicked my butt. One of the things I love best about working out with a trainer is they target muscle groups that don't get worked running, or on the elliptical, the machines at the gym, etc. At the W&M Rec, the trainers also sit down with you for a fitness assessment and cater your workouts to the goals you set for yourself. This week, we started the "pyramid training system" where you do 3 sets, but 12 reps on the 1st set with a moderate/manageable, 10 reps on the 2nd set with a heavier weight, and 8 reps on the 3rd set with the heaviest weight that challenges you. We also do most of our work outs in what I like to call "the testosterone section" of the Rec. It's nice to have someone challenging you and telling you what to do, as the gym can be an intimidating place. I really hope this sickness subsides by tomorrow because I really need to get a good 3 mile run in and would like to strength train too. It sucks because I feel as though I probably picked up whatever germ that caused this at the Rec. Sigh. What are your opinions of working with trainers? Also, is it okay to work out with a cold? I've heard no by some, and yes by others.
Aside from being sick and missing a few classes, I think the semester is starting well. I've gone to my strict attendance classes diligently (so far). I'm a little behind on reading, but that's no big deal. Let's hope I get better by this weekend--I would like to get energy back to resume my workouts, and maybe even go out one night?! I'll also end on the note that I'm trying to think up some creative Campus Golf themed costumes--do any of you W&M people who know what Campus Golf is have any ideas?
Thomas Jefferson actually said the same thing, albeit more eloquently, about W&M as his justification for building UVA on higher ground.
ReplyDeleteI just signed up to work with a trainer here. We'll see how she is...
And ummm, I generally take it easy when I am sick. For running, I follow this rule: If it's above the neck, you're okay to run. If it's chest-stuff and/or you have a fever, sit it out.