I feel great and I’m so happy that I had a wonderful friend to accompany me as I ran/walked to glory for a whole 25 MINUTES—thanks Jen.
After running we picked up Mr. Pi and checked out a local pool in our neighborhood. It was crowded but eventually the three of us had a lane to ourselves. The pool was really nice but honestly, I don’t think I’ll be doing any long swims there as it was wayyyyyyy to warm for me. I like the pool to feel cold-opposite of how I like my running temperature. I like to run in the warmth and swim in the cold. Honestly, it felt like a spa to me and I felt super sluggish but I got in a measly 1200 yards and called it a day.
I’m also still loving spin class. I’ve been attending on average 3-4 classes a week and loving every sweaty moment. I really need Emily’s shirt that says “I love to sweat” because honestly, there really is no better feeling than walking out of class dripping sweat.
Speaking of dripping sweat, I recently bought a groupon for bikram yoga. I used to go to bikram once a week but I haven’t been in ages. I’m looking forward to yet another sweaty activity!
After spending much of the summer being bummed about not running and DNS’ing a few races I finally feel like I’m on the road to really recovering and getting my run fitness back. It’s going to be a slow road back but I’m committed to taking it slow and recovering properly and not getting reinjured. I’ve got high hopes for 2012 and I’m finally starting to feel like my goals might be attainable.
Yay for Running, Spinning, Swimming and most of all SWEATING!
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That really sucks about your foot still hurting. I think your plan of taking it easy in 2012 so you fully recover is great. I've been playing it by ear as well. It sucks, but that's the hand I've been dealt. The worst part is not being able to sign up for races in time to get the early bird discount! Well, that and not being able to log the amount of miles I once did.
Yay for being able to run/walk for 25minutes! Woohoo! Keep doing what you're doing and your foot will be all healed in no time!
I used to do Bikram yoga all of the time. I loved it and wish I had the chance to do it more regularly!
yay for run/walking, boo for foot pain!
This post makes me SO HAPPY! I'm so glad all your patients is paying off for you know. You'll never be the same again as a runner. I swear. You'll be much smarter and appreciative now.
I'm excited to hear all about 2012 goals!!
oh, and I think I mentioned this before but when it came to that return to running plan - I did repeat a week when i felt I wasnt' ready to move on and also progressed more quickly another time when I felt I could push it.
Every run was scary (that the pain would return) for a couple of months and I had some new aches and pains (probably the same ones that new runners feel) and that freaked me out a little. But the walk/run planed helped keep me in check. Good luck!!
Yay for feeling better. You are taking the right approach for your return so I know 2012 will be great!
I'm so glad you're finally feeling better and out there sweating again! Yay! I know those first few miles back have to feel like a weight has come off of your shoulders.
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