So, let’s see where we are now… I’m starting to feel like I’m back in a good
groove with regard to running/exercising in general.
I started the Runners World Holiday Run Streak on Thanksgiving day (run at least 1
mile every day between Thanksgiving and New Years). I got through 4 days, and then decided maybe
it wasn’t the best idea for me. I’ve had
Achilles tendonitis off and on for 5+ years now, and have a hitch in my
gitalong, as they say - meaning I’m pretty sure I’ve got a cartilage problem in
my right knee – it catches occasionally with some significant discomfort –
mostly on the uphill. So anyways,
although I decided that streaking isn’t the best idea, I did get into a good
mindset about exercise in general. No
pressure on pace, but let’s just get something going most days of the week.
I’m still working my way through the Couch to 5k program as
a structured way to ease back to all running rather than run/walk. And on the days I’m not doing C25K, I’m
walking 40 minutes or so at a good clip.
Next step will be to add in some strength training to
maintain muscle mass while I’m trying to lose weight overall.
