So last week and this week I took advantage of my "technical" goal that I only have to exercise 5 days a week (although I'd like to do some every day).
Last week I skipped Thursday and Saturday and this week I skipped Sunday and Monday. So basically in the last 5 days I only did 1 day of exercise.
But on Friday I did have a new experience - HULA HOOPING CLASS with my friends! Man, it is a seriously good workout for the abs and upper thighs. Some of us were even bruised at the end of it.
Also, today I knew that I needed to get back on the wagon (both because it would make me feel better AND because I knew that Yellie would send me a "firm" reminder message soon...) so I got up early..... and went for a run!! It was only about 15-20min but I'm really happy that I went out and did it.
Right now I'm stretching and using the tennis ball to massage out my foot because if I start running more often I don't want it to affect my plantar fasciitis (my physiotherapist is not thrilled with the idea of me taking up running)
I have been inspired recently to run because it seems that all of my friends are good at it and I'm jealous of them. In particular, my friend Vixen took up running this last year and her dedication has been stellar. I want to become a part of this running "culture".
haha, how you can read my mind! ;) a "firm" but "loving" reminder was on the way but at the last second you got it done! i'm glad you are keeping track with a callender that way it is easier to see when you take your days off too close together and it kinda turns into a week off...so good work! and jumping back on the band wagon is the only thing that you can do! for the rest of time you will fall on and off of said bandwagon but that is just how it goes. being aware that it will happen will help to prepare you to get back on that much faster. as for the running, good stuff. keep it up but take a day off running if you find your shins and feet are hurting in a bad way. there are times to push it and times to step back, pushing through shin pain is no good! take a gym day or dvd day instead. so it's not a free pass to skip the workout, just take care of your body! also golf balls are great for rolling out your feet :)
ReplyDeleteWoohoo! Way to go! And I made the blog :) Here is a quote I really like: "If you run, you are a runner. It doesn't matter how fast or how far. It doesn't matter if today is your first day or if you've been running for twenty years. There is no test to pass, no license to earn, no membership card to get. You just run."
ReplyDelete--John Bingham
So no pressure, you're already a runner.