Back in the Game

Well, I didn't write much last week because, frankly, I wasn't doing much of anything last week. I decided to take it really easy and aside from one day on the elliptical I stayed away from the gym. My legs feel MUCH better. Last night I was able to complete another tough run. My legs didn't feel GOOD when it was over but they didn't feel scary-hurt either. I think it's just a matter of strengthening my lower-leg muscles and not trying to run 4 times a week. (Seriously. What was that guy thinking when he wrote The Complete Idiot's Guide to Running??)

Last night's run was great! The workout was walking 5 minutes, then alternating running 5 minutes w/ walking 2 minutes, then walking 4 minutes. A few weeks ago, when I first decided to "become" a runner, I tried to run for 5 minutes. I did make it through the 5 minutes that time, but just barely. Last night I was able to stand upright without holding on to the treadmill, (a change from that time a few weeks ago!) and while it wasn't super easy, it wasn't as hard as I expected either. Exciting!

Tonight is The Lift class, tomorrow night spinning, maybe a run on Thursday, and hopefully some swimming this weekend. My friend Amy and I are thinking of doing a Bootcamp class at The Women's Club so that would be great cross training. (Though 6 a.m. class 3 days a week is a BIG committment for me.)

Side note: I found my power song: "She is Beautiful" by Andrew W.K. I KNOW, RIGHT?! So weird. I guess your power song picks you, not vice versa.