Routine change

I’m back after a brief hiatus. No, I hadn’t gone off anyplace. But you know how it is. There are times when ennui gets the better of you. And then there are others when you’re trying your darndest best to change the schedule. It was a bit of both for me.

From beginning to put in those long walks and cycling bursts in the evenings, have been at work to change the clock to work out in the morning. Because when done in the evening, there’s an adrenaline rush. And the night gets nighter (I mean, getting to sleep takes longer). Because you got that extra ounce of energy pounding through the body.

So, today, I finally managed to push myself out in the morning without any chai. Halleluiah!

The original plan was to do a 3k brisk walk and a 3k on the bicycle. But ended up doing a 5k walk in 70. Just didn’t want to break the tempo after the 3k mark and wanted to amp the pace up. The other day, I attempted a sub-60-minute 5k. That was fun. But overshot by 1 minute. Have to remind myself that I ought to cut myself some slack days such as these because I’m on a work call as well when working out.

Got back and put in a large glass of lassi, a lovely omlette, bread and half a mug of tea. Satiated. Have been at work since. Must make a habit out of this.

Back....

For whatever reason, there are times when you don’t hit the road. And yesterday was one of those days.

Inertia can be your worst enemy or best friend. A matter of perspective actually. A body in a state of rest will stay at rest. And one in motion, will continue to stay in motion. All I ought to have done is hauled my backside and inertia would have done the rest. Lesson learnt because I know I felt horribly lethargic, like shit, and woke up really early.

So, stepped out first thing in the morning. Didn’t have my chai as I usually do and went out. Mumbai is getting to be hot. I guess the only pleasant time is the morning and felt it. Got back with the whopper of a hunger after the 5k walk.

These mornings work well. It’s nice! Want to amp it up.

Life doesn't care

Unlike yesterday, the exigencies of life took over and it was pretty much impossible to step out in the morning. And I punted I’ll do an 8k after work.

I was in half a mind when I had a window, past noon to do a 3/4 k. But with the mercury breaching 36, I gave it pass and put my eggs in the evening basket.

Now, that’s the thing about life — it has a mind of its own. Just when I stepped out and barely 2k into the walk, and I hadn’t even picked pace, a call came in. There was work to be done and it had to be done: Now. There was no way I could duck it. So, back to the work desk it was.

Moral of the day: Start early.

Shared my disappointment with Team Thylio. They said they hear me. But can’t afford to break the streak. We worked the cals burnt today. I’m still in excess. But the deal as I write this is: No desserts tonight like I usually do.