Sick to Fit

sara and i, on a rainy run last night, discussed the differences in our programs. we've both done the Self Challenge, but the P90X is new to both of us. (you know that voice they always use for monster truck rallies? use it here: P90X FITNESS! it's kind of like that.) the photos of bulging musclemen is offputting, but the program itself is well thought-out and well planned. so is the Self Challenge...

we decided that while Self is more targeted to someone in my state (just now recovering from a 6-week flu, no significant workout since october, 10lb weight gain) and P90X is great for someone super hyper motivated (sara: determination personified), Self's more flexible scheduling combines well with super motivation while P90X will have a more scheduled and disciplined approach for me, miss "my pillow is my best friend."

the P90 nutrition program is another matter. reviewing the foods and portions last night, i was aghast at the amount of food i will be eating in phase I. a sample breakfast calls for 6 egg whites scrambled with 3/4 cup mushrooms, cheese, scallions and half a roma tomato, then 8 oz of cottage cheese and a cup of strawberries (my normal pre-workout breakfast is one whole egg with half an english muffin). during the first week of phase I, i will consume 24 eggs worth of egg whites.

at which point, sara's fiance ethan promptly nicknamed the program the EGGPOUNDER 4000.

goals, other than helping chicken farmers send their kids to harvard: a solid 10-minute mile for 4 miles, a fitness foundation for relay training and a hill-shredding PR for the nike half in october. we start monday and i can't wait. (which means we're running this weekend! are you coming?)