I'm back…sort of
I haven’t been on here in so long that I had to go back and read the last few posts I wrote to see where I left off. It’s really only been a week but when you are used to writing about your workouts everyday, a week off can feel like an eternity.
Basically, all of last week, I did not feel like moving — at all. Not even walking.
Over the weekend I went out of town and where I was, I had to walk, but if it hadn’t been for that, I don’t know that I would have on my own. My motivation level has been in the negative.
But, after some time off, I went back to work on Wednesday. I tried to talk myself out of it many times throughout the day, but somehow I dragged myself to the gym and did a 50-minute workout. I took it easy, doing 30 minutes on the bike (while reading a book) and then walking for 20 minutes on the treadmill. It felt really good.
So yesterday I decided to give running a try. I’m signed up for a 4 mile race this Saturday and I knew I wanted to at least re-familiarize myself with running before then. It had been so long, I wasn’t even sure I remembered how, ha ha. Talk about waiting until the last minute.
It was later in the day and way too hot to run outside, so I stuck to the treadmill. And I went slooooow (for me). Before I got started, I thought about the article that had inspired me to just slow down and enjoy running for the heck of it.
While I was on the treadmill I even repeated to myself “nice and easy, breathe, no injuries” and other phrases that kept me going and also kept me from saying to myself “you are too slow.” Because that is just ridiculous.
I ran 3 miles in 35 minutes and some change. I ended up utilizing the 4:1 ratio of running to walking and the longer I went on, I increased my running speed. At the end of it, I felt like I could keep going which to me is a good sign that taking it easy is the way to go on Saturday. 🙂
I finished up my second day at the gym with a full 15 minutes of stretching. It was very nice!
So I feel like I’m back, sort of. I’m still not 100% but at least the past two days I’ve been able to do more than just put one foot in front of the other. Progress!
“See” you all later! Hopefully not too much later…
Posted on July 30, 2010, in cross training, running, Walking and tagged motivation, running, stationary bike, Walking. Bookmark the permalink. 2 Comments.
See Sarah Eat 
Great job! I will be out at the race in the morning too. I’m not sure how it will go, but I want to take it easy and not try to over do it. I have only been out in this heat twice and for just 2.5 and 3 miles. Good Luck tomorrow!!
I wish I was a runner (never have been;( ) and i have bad feet but congrats to you for getting back in the game- life has it’s ups and down emotionally and mentally for sure!!
God bless
Janice