I’m running again! It’s been awhile and it feels good to be back at it.
On October 5th, my doctor put a stop to my running. That was a bummer, as I was scheduled to run my 5th half-marathon (of the year), the following weekend. For 4 weeks I did nothing. I ate bad-for-me food (think HoHo’s) and did not exercise. I think I was feeling sorry for myself. Crabby pants and bad attitude.
Then, with a few magic words “Everything looks ok”, the sunshine came out and the bad attitude took a hike.
So, I have decided I am going to post weekly updates/recaps (whatever you I want to call them). When you read these, please keep in mind the following things: 1) I am slow…and I’m ok with that. 2) I am in no way an expert on fitness. I have no training. My knowledge is only from what I have read and things that have or have not worked for me. 3) If you are thinking of starting a fitness regimen, please consult your doctor (I know you have heard this before).
That said…here’s what this week looked like:
Sunday…1 hour treadmill run/walk
Monday… 30 minute treadmill incline walk
Tuesday…rest
Wednesday… 30 minute treadmill run
Thursday…30 minute treadmill sprint workout
Friday…rest
Saturday…1 hour 30 minute treadmill run/walk
Sunday (planned)…rest
I have noticed that after not running for a few weeks, while my body feels good (no soreness the next day), I struggle with my breathing. So for the first couple weeks, I will stick to a run/walk plan. Ease my way back into it.
Races for 2012:
So far, I am signed up for the Cleveland Rite-Aid half marathon in May. I ran the race this year for the 1st time, and PR’d at 2:29:18! I’m hoping to beat that time.
I am also signed up to run the Rock-N-Roll half marathon in Chicago in July.
I’m still toying with wanting to run a half in February or March. I’ve been eyeballing a half in Kentucky in March. We’ll see.
Question: Look at the post title. Substitute one word and what song do you have?
Hey I can empathise – have been writing about journey towards my first half marathon and have been told to rest with an injury – it sucks!
Rachael, Thanks for reading. I hope your injury is nothing serious…and that it doesn’t stop you from being able to run your half marathon. Hang in there!
Congrats and good luck! I’m thinking Willie Nelson-”On the Road Again”?
“On the Road Again”…You are correct!
That wasn’t on my mind when I typed the title, but when I re-read it, the song started playing in my head (now if I could just get it to stop!).
“On The Road Again”, Willie Nelson. (And I didn’t even have to look it up!) Did I win a prize? BTW – Kentucky in March sounds awesome. It will definitely be warmer there than here (in theory)!
Your hubby got the answer first! A prize? You have me for a dawter! (Gag- I know!)
CRAP! Everyone already answered the song title. A day late and a dollar short again! lol
“On the Treadmill Sucks”? I’m not familiar with that song, you’ll have to sing it for me.
A lot of people would agree with you! I don’t mind it…better than running in the cold.
Road!
I plan to run the Cleveland 1/2 also and I also am coming back from injury. My lay-off was long…almost a year, so I won’t be in PR shape yet there, but looking forward to mixing a little visit to family with a race. Congrats to getting back at it!
Congrats to you also Miss Zippy! I know you were looking forward to being able to start running again. So glad things are getting better for you! Maybe I’ll see you in Cleveland (not during the race though- I know you are much faster than I am).
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