Recovery

It's so funny how easy it is to tell someone else what they should do and then you find yourself in that situation and it is murder trying to follow your own advice!  After being on very strict restrictions for the past 12 weeks, I was finally free to start my exercise program again.  I knew that I should ease into it, take it easy, and start slow.  Easier said than done! 

I knew my body wouldn't be at the same level it was before surgery, but for some reason all logic leaves you when presented with a challenging workout!  I gave it my all and still was so far away from where I thought I should be.  The following workouts went about the same, but now I am finally getting into the right mindset.

It's ok to need breaks, to be out of breath, and to have really sore muscles!  Actually it feels great!

The choice here is to accept where I am and enjoy the journey to where I want to be!

Toenails- A Runners Worst Foe!

After losing multiple toenails through the years- I found this article very amusing! It truely is something to ponder. Women who have back pain from large breasts have them reduced and no one has a problem with that, but it seems that having your toenails removed due to the painful blackening/infections/and ultimate loss of the nail is quite the taboo. Interesting... read this article to learn more about it!
Not sure that I am ready to make that jump- but having just lost my pinky toenail (which hurts everytime I move!) I can see why an ultra runner would consider it. (btw- my running shoes are an 11.5 and I normally wear a 10!!) Crazy!




http://www.nytimes.com/2009/10/22/fashion/22FITNESS.html?_r=1&ref=health

RICE

Here's a great refresher for treating Sprains & Strains at home. The R.IC.E. method explained.
http://www.emedicinehealth.com/sprains_and_strains/page6_em.htm

Stair Running: A Climb to the Peak of Fitness | Active.com

Here you go Bootcampers! See- there is a method to my madness! I hope you enjoyed this morning's class!!!
Stair Running: A Climb to the Peak of Fitness Active.com

Marine Warriors train on TRX

Excuses

We all have them. How many did you use today? What's your "reason" for not exercising/eating right/giving 100% etc? After watching the wounded warriors video I hope that you can feel the excuses leaving you! I certainly did.

Some of the most inspiring people are the ones who have to work the hardest to do the things you and I take for granted. I know that when I feel the need to make an excuse (it's too hot- I'm tired- blah,blah,blah...) I am going to reflect on how grateful I am that I can go run/bike/eat/etc whenever I want to.

I hope that watching this video inspires you to be all that you can be and to push beyond what you think you are capable of doing!

Our lives are the sum total of the choices we have made...Wayne Dryer

Choice:
Run or not to run today- I could have chosen to skip today but then I wouldn't have had the wonderful, humbling experience of dying out in French Park today. With humidity at 90% and temps in the 80's I could have easily said- eh- I already worked out today I'm good. But where would that have gotten me? It definately wouldn't have brought me closer to the goals I've set for myself in running. It wouldn't have taught me how to push through the pain and do as much as I could. It wouldn't have taught me a valuable lesson... that I am not as hardcore as I think I am!

If I would've chosen to stay home I would have let myself down. I kept the promise to myself and that's what matters most!