Does anyone ever just stop?

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pixie9

Cathlete
Today I did MIC and I just couldn't get through it. About 59 minutes into it I skipped to the cooldown missing most of the last step section and the blast. I hate when I have to do this but I was just exausted! Usually I can push myself to the end(especially if I'm that close), but today I just threw in the towel. This may sound stupid but when this happens, I feel dissapointed in myself. Is that weird? Do any of you super ladies ever have to quit before a workout is done? If so, do you ever get down on yourself because of it?
Carolyn
 
Absolutely. I used to get really upset with myself when I couldn't finish. But in the last 3 or 4 years, some of my injuries have occurred when I was exhausted. I realized that when my body (or mind!!) is that tired, I'm setting yourself up for something that could keep me down for weeks or months. It sucks. I still struggle a little with myself to not be disappointed, but I try to look at it as my body keeping itself safe and healthy :)

You'll probaby be extra energized in the next day or two because of it.
 
Hi Carolyn. First off, sounds like you got in a great workout even though you stopped. An hour is nothing to feel bad about! That is all a lot people even do! Second, stuff happens, you know? We're tired, things need to be done, feel sick, etc. It certainly happens to me many times. Just Sunday, my DH & I were going to finish cardio at home b/c only got in 45 min (son had been sick and became crabby at the gym). We came home to do a section of KM and both said "forget it". We were too tired and didn't have the umph. Sometimes I have to stop b/c of my son's needs, sometimes my w/o gets broken up into bits. Yeah, I do get irritated on occasion but we have to listen to our bodies & hey, life happens :) I'm sure it happens to everyone now and again. Don't beat yourself up too much ;)


"you miss 100% of the shots you never take"

Debbie
 
Oh yes - and don't get down on yourself. Some days it's just not feasible for me to finish, so I don't push it and finish. The next day is usually a really good one, though, to make up for it.

Good luck
~Marcia~
 
DUDE!!! You did an HOUR of an extremely taxing workout. You should be patting yourself on the back, not getting down on yourself:)
 
Thanks ladies! I knew you would make me feel better. It makes me feel better just knowing that this happens to you guys as well!!:)
And it's not the end of the world and hell yes, it is a hard workout!!!
Thanks!!
carolyn
 
I can't recall this happening unless I'm coming down with something (but usually I know it, and don't choose a workout I can't do).

I have, at times, "pooped out" on a workout (BMax comes to mind) and ended up taking a bit of a break between segments, or modifying moves, or lowering my step height.

If you feel "just exhausted" doing a workout that you usually can do, it seems to me like you need a break.
 
Yes, it happened to me just yesterday. I was too exhausted to do BC - I got through 2 cycles and nearly collapsed. Usually BC is not a problem for me. Yesterday I was running on very little sleep and my body revolted. My husband kept saying "I think you should stop". I finally did, but I did feel bad. Not guilty so much as I felt like a failure. But my body just didn't want to do what I was trying to make it do. I did Bootcamp this morning, after getting plenty of sleep, and got through it with no problems. I guess we all have ups and downs.

However, 59 minutes of MIC is nothing to sneeze at - that's a great workout! Try not to be so down on yourself. It happens to the best of us. :)
 
I think we are all our own worst critics so it's normal to feel like a failure when we don't finish a goal. But we're definitely NOT a failure! I FEAR MIC!! It is the hardest workout EVER!! I barely finished it Saturday night and on Sunday I was so wiped out I was useless. I really SHOULD have stopped sooner.

Angie
 
Today...I have to finish the floor work on PLB. I had too much going on today so I will finish it tonight before I am off to a pampered chef party.

Charlotte~~
 
I have stopped at that point in MIC before too. It's so stinkin long that sometimes it's just like "enough already! One hour is fine!"
 
Hey Angie-
You're right, it is the hardest workout ever!! I thought I was crazy when I first thought this because I kept thinking that the IMAXes were the hardest, but this one just kicks my butt!!! I think I might fear it now as well!!
Carolyn
 
MIC is definitely one of the workouts I classify as a "maniac workout". Like Caren said, an hour into it you are thinking "enough already"!! I haven't ever quit MIC early before but boy have I been tempted. One hour of MIC... don't worry, you were thoroughly "worked out"!!;)
 
I went back and looked at the "Ultimate Guide to Cathe's Workouts" in the Video and DVD forum and it was listed as a 9.55 in intensity! That's higher than any of the Imax's and just under The Terminator. Next time I do MIC, I'll have a portable defibrillator handy. x(




Angie
 
All the time! For me it's usually for one of two reasons:

1)I'm out of time & late for work.
2)I'm just plain bored.

#1 is really not a big deal for me--as long as I get a solid 30 minutes of cardio before work I figure I'm doing OK.

#2 happens with workouts like Step Blast & Step Works. I'm ADD & I'm sorry, but I have a lot of trouble going through a routine 4 times, much less 6-8. Which kind of sucks b/c I usually end up missing the most intense part of the workout.

When it comes to weight training, the answer is no, I almost never stop until I complete the routine. I always do cardio before work, but I hit the gym after work so unless I have a hot date I do the workout all the way through. On the rare occasion I skip back extensions, but it's OK b/c I usually make it up with my core workout on Sundays.
 
Don't stress. I attempted imax 3 and about died after 3 seg.
Lomax no prob.
Bootcamp semi
Hardcore extreme. Oh my.
I figure eventually. I will do this.
I save the tough ones for Sun . I can sllep in and go for it.
Do what you can . It will Happen.
At least i hope so////////////////////
As Nike says.
JUST DO IT!
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