Working Out

This week I have attempted two intense workouts to gauge my progress. First was my usual Tuesday Spin class. We incoporated a lot of sprints and hills, I felt great until about the last two sprint intervals (and these were done at a relatively low resistance). I hit a point where I felt some significant change in my heart rate. Instead of slowing, it felt as if it couldn't relax and was a bit difficult to get the deep breath of air I was looking for. While riding I thought, "wouldn't that be weird or scary if I were to pass out while teaching a class?" What a dismal thought...I hate that these kinds of thoughts even enter my mind these days. Needless to say I was glad that I was at the end of the class.
Then yesterday I tried a mini-Crossfit workout. I really love Crossfit but I am still not sure if I will be able to return to it. Sure I can do my own light-weight version, but the lifting and high-intensity power elements seem nearly impossible right now. I warmed up and then started the mini-WOD:

1 mile for time

3 Rounds for time:

400 M Run

5 Burpees

10 Squat Thrusters (15lbs.)

15 abmat sit-ups

1 mile for time

I made sure to take mintes to slow down and breathe when needed. I ultimately felt really good walking away from that. I think the difference is that I can take the extra minute to breathe or set down the weight if I want to, versus the Spin class where I try to minimize the down time between elements.
I have realized how much I love training at a high intensity. I just hate the slow stuff, unless I feel like crap then I am willing to slow it down. Hopefully this won't be a detriment later in life!
I still haven't heard from the doctor's office, but hopefully I will be scheduling my appointments soon. I say this but I am not looking forward to fasting...