I used to run all the time. Like, maybe in a slightly unhealthy way. Because honestly? Running 7 days a week is not good for you. Your body has no time to rest. And is probably what caused me to burn out on running along with not wanting use my inhaler on a daily basis in conjunction with one hell of a heatwave. And then I fell in love and got all goopy and somewhere along the line, exercise just went completely out the window.?
Over the last two (nearly three) years, a lot of stuff has changed in my life and I’ve found myself re-evaluating where I am and I like everything about my life except for my lack of exercise. I’ve tried quite a few things. We’ve got Wii Fit for the Wii, a treadmill, an exercise bike and elliptical trainer, home gym, pilates dvds…you get my point. But I just can’t seem to find the will to do any of these things on a regular basis. I think it has a lot to do with being inside.
I have a psychological road block when it comes to exercising inside and I think it comes from years of playing softball. Outside. Even when I played volleyball, we ran outside on the track. So, I think I associate body movement with the outdoors. Plus, some of my favorite runs were trail runs.?
This week, B and I have decided to take charge of our well-being and have started exercising. B will probably try to tell you that I’m attempting to kill him with diet and exercise and he would be right. Today, I jogged for just a bit and it was totally intoxicating. ?Until I realized it was just lack of oxygen because I am a total idiot who didn’t bother with her inhaler before attempting to run. So my theory on not running curing exercise induced asthma? Yeah, that’s totally busted.?
So here is my plan for getting back into running:
- I will not run every day.?
- Only every other day.
- Days I’m not running will instead involve pilates, yoga or some variation on core training.
- I WILL USE MY INHALER EVERY TIME I RUN. This probably should be No. 1, but whatever.
- Train towards running a 5k.?
I’d love to say that I’m going to train to run a marathon, but honestly I have no desire to run a marathon. I honestly don’t even know if I’d run a half marathon. What I do know is that baby steps and small, obtainable goals are best so as not to be overwhelmed and increase my chances or reaching those goals.
Also, I have this really awesome app on my phone that records my route, tells me how long I’ve gone, how far I’ve gone and uses GPS to track my route. It is the bomb. And has certainly motivated me to get back into being outside. Yay for techmology!?
We’re heading to the beach Saturday and I can’t wait to go running while we’re down there. On vacation. Is that weird?
Yes. Yes it is weird. But rock on with your running self! I am waving pom poms for you! And doing high kicks!
Good for you! Now pass some of that motivation over to me.
No, not weird at all. See – this is more reason you need to come hoop with me! Outdoors! Hooping! Fun!!!
Awesome!!! I’m with you – I can’t seem to get motivated to exercise inside – I get so bored!!! Wayne and I go for about an hour long walk everyday (unless it is raining or we just need a day off). Our walk has lots of hills so it is quite vigorous and a great work out!! We have been back at it regularly for about 3-4 weeks now (since it has warmed up) and I have already lost 8 pounds!!!! Woo hoo!
What beach ya goin’ to??
Not weird at all! I used to run all the time and miss it so much! I’m trying to get into the swing of it, even bought some new running shoes, but it’s not really working so far. My biggest obstacle is finding time to run when someone is here to watch littleman, so I’ve been doing a lot of rope jumping instead. At least I’m moving!
Have a wonderful vacation.
You should also consider moving to a really bad neighborhood. Then bad guys will chase you and you’ll get lots of exercise running away from them.