Black As My Soul: Over-Exertion

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October 2, 2003

Over-Exertion

I just started exercising everyday again. I sorta took two years off from that. For aerobic exercise I use a treadmill and walk or run.

I prefer running, but it's going to take a while to get my endurance back.

And most exercise advisors will tell you to increase the intensity of your workout gradually, over several weeks.

But I have no patience for this. Me, I want all running all the time. I like the intensity. I can't wait until I can run fast! So I kept pushing myself today. Between power-walking and running I managed to rack up 4.8 miles in an hour. Maybe that's not so far for seasoned runners, but it may be a personal best. I was very happy with that result.

But I pushed myself way too hard. My heart-rate didn't slow much for a long time after the workout. I was too hot and I felt a little cold. For a while I thought I might pass out. Then for about 30 minutes after the workout, I felt more than a little stoned.

I sucked down two bottles of water like nothing.

The drive home from the club was interesting. I really felt impaired. Thankfully there are not many people on the road at 5:30 am.

So my question is, how close did I come to damaging myself?

And also, ADD doctors recommend an hour of intense physical activity daily—I have to do something. It helps my concentration and helps to ward off depression.

[+] Posted by Sinner, who was transgressing at the time (October 2, 2003 10:02 AM) by doing evil. [+]