Happy Labor Day!
OK, I know what you're thinking. She went backwards one week! And yes, I did. But I had taken a week off from running, and wanted to go easy on myself. I rode my bike to the track and began my workout. My shins have had plenty of time to rest and heal, so I wasn't wearing any ace bandages or KT Tape or anything. Well, I take that back...I was wearing KT Tape on the soles of my feet to help prevent blisters. But other than that, I was au naturale. I felt a slight twinge on pain in my left shin at first, but once I started really moving, it went away. Hooray! My shins have healed!
I definitely felt that I had taken a week off from running. This workout was a lot harder the 2nd time around! But it felt good, and I was happy to be back at it, and back to normal (it's funny - and awesome - how my "normal" now includes working out!).
From now on, no excuses! Life will always get in the way, but if you're really serious about exercise, you will make the time to do it. When my workout finished, I felt so good, I decided to do another couple of miles on my bike. I'm a regular bi-athlete!
Going forward, I will most likely redo Week 5 and 6 and continue on from there. There's no shame in repeating. I had to listen to my body, give myself a chance to rest, and re-build my strength. I'm thankful, too, that it is starting to cool down outside, and fall is just around the corner. It's so much easier to run (and breathe) when it's cool and not hot & humid. So I'm back in the game and better than ever!
I'll just leave this here:
2 comments:
Look at you! I am so proud of you - and there is NO SHAME at all in listening to your body! XOXO
Gosh you are doing really well. I have just found your blog and have read through it all - I love it. Such a true account of C25K
Keep going, repeat when you need to and you will get there.
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