Beating a dead horse!

I know that we have discussed consistency many a time and the fact that if we don't keep at it, not exercising will become part of our daily lives - and that is not what we want! Well, I was thinking today that maybe there is another component that discourages us and takes exercise out of our daily lives.

Let's not push ourselves so darn hard!

Yeah, I said it. This is my theory: I don't run for a week. Then I decide I am going to run four miles. And I do so. For two, three days. And I don't have fun. My body hurts. When I am done, I have a headache and stomach ache because I am out of practice and out of shape! So, then I don't run for another week.

Today I walked. 4.5 miles, with the .5 mile being up and down a big huge hill. And guess what? I had fun! Even though I did not run, I felt like I really accomplished something. It felt really good. Instead of lamenting the fact that I was not running, I focused of the good things walking can do for a body that running does not. Longer stride. Easier on the knees. Easier on the feet (and you know that is a biggie for me!).

So, yeah, let's be consistent. But lets not consistently brutalize our bodies.

Bursitis...still

So I've run just a couple of time since I've been to PT. I'm doing better, but still just sore. I truly fear I have chronic bursitis. I'm resigned to moderate pain daily. I'm walking each day, but running occasionally. The problem is my desire for #'s. I just want to go fast and far in a little time. But that isn't how it works! Take the time and walk at a moderate pace and thus, you'll do well. But this is hard. How on earth do I bide my time? I'm reading on the tredmill. What else can I do?

Sick, sick, sick

Oh I'm ill over this Toronto Trim thing and damn Wendy Lewis! Have you read of this? Have you heard of it? Too terrible. Perhaps if this kind of thing was done against one's will it may not be so couture. Oh I'm too sick about it. AND, I'm sick about this: I need to ask my lawyer if I can rant on this chick's (and I DO mean that in the most pejoritive term) website. I doubt it. Although I have thought lots about calling the paper here in town, etc. Thoughts?

Reflexes: This Bud is for You!

I put in a few miles yesterday and today. Today was better as I almost peed my pants yesterday. Yeah, sweet, eh? There I was, running. Minding my own business when I swallowed a bug. Upon this occurrence, I proceeded to cough and, honestly, gag, like there was no tomorrow. Attractive picture, no? And then, yeah, I peed my pants a tiny bit. Yep, sure did. It was as though all my involuntary reflexes were so focused on gagging they forgot to remember I am 32 and they should not let me pee my pants.

Thanks reflexes. Way to save the day!

Ok, I'm here and I have news!

I hope you're both sitting down because I wouldn't want you to fall over when you hear this.

I joined the Fitness Center at the Holiday Inn on January 18th and I've been there EVERY SINGLE DAY SINCE!! I'm trying to lose some weight but so far that doesn't seem to be happening. I'm now up to 20 minutes on the treadmill at 3.5 mph and 10 minutes lifting weights. Then I close with 10 minutes on the bicycle or 5 minutes on the ski machine. By then I'm nearly dead.

I have promised myself that I will do this for one month and see what happens. Started January 18 so I will finish the month on my birthday.

I think I have lost 2 pounds but was hoping to drop more than that. Also, I have given up beer during this month but am having a couple glasses of wine per week.

Yes, I'm still eating ice cream. That will be the last thing to go and I'm not ready to give it up yet.

I'm just back from there now and having a rest. And a glass of wine.

Dad

A wandering mind is a beautiful thing.....

So, there I was. Running. Running. Running. When I looked around and paid some attention to my location I realized I was only a block away from Vons! I was almost done!

This is my favorite way to run - with a wandering mind. I do not pay attention to where I am or what I am doing. I just think about something else and suddenly I am home! Ok, well I do pay attention to some stuff, I guess. I make sure cars are not gonna hit me. I make sure I am not going to trip over a gigantic gaping wound in the sidewalk. Again. I make sure the neighborhood hooligans are not going to steal my iPod. I make sure Lark lady is not going to roll over my toes. I make sure I am not going to run over a skunk.

But other then that, I pay no attention.

Sob story

Ok, here it is ... the reason I'm not running now and may never again! First, let me say that I hope I can because I really like it (much to my suprise.)

I finally went to physical therapy for the pain in my hip. It is bursitis, but I also have a bigger problem. I have a bulging disc in my lower back causing problems with my sciatic nerve. They can't work on the disc until the bursitis heals. And for that to heal it needs a lot of rest. I was supposed to have PT yesterday, but didn't because I'm sick. I went to the dr. for that too and have an antibiotic. God bless people without insurance! How on earth can they manage?

Anyway I am lifting weights and doing pilates - oh was until I became ill. But for now no aerobic exercise. It may strain my hip more.

Man oh man!

Geeze, have I been lazy! I admit it. I have come up with every single possible excuse not to take care of myself! Well, no more. I am done with that type of thinking. I have my priorities back into perspective.

I put in a good run today - four miles. Four SLOW miles! Oh, well. It was excellent to be outside. I will run again tomorrow. Although, I have to admit, I despise running on Friday. It is garbage day. Very stinky!