Yesterday I went to my first PT for my shoulder and it's doing really well, for this point in time. The therapist said shoulders are the longest recover of all the joints. I have a long way to go. Right now, all I can do is some painful stretches and shoulder shrugs.
I'm glad I've embraced running. It makes me feel good.
Yesterday I went for a 10-mile run after my PT session. I wasn't sure how far I was going to go. I went slow because it was a new running trail for me. It's a good thing because it ended up being a lot of hills and elevation. 1537 feet of climbing hills!
The last two miles up hill was insane! But I felt great the whole time. I went slow enough that I enjoyed the run, including the up hills. I was able to keep up a slow jogging pace up the hills and I was pretty proud of that.
I'm starting to feel like a runner!
And when I look in the mirror, I'm starting to look like one too. My center ab line is getting longer and deeper. I'm looking leaner and not so rounded. It is exactly what I wanted! I still have a way to go but I can tell I'm making progress. My nutrition isn't perfect, but I'm managing over time to make it a slight deficit. More and more I'm motivated to make good choices and say no to the extra food when I'm tempted.
Along the route, they had a sign warning about mountain lions. I was a little nervous because I was alone. I was carrying protection in case I had time to fight back if needed. I also know that like the cats at home, they tend to sleep in the middle of the day and prowl around at night and early morning when it's cool.
I took a picture of the map of the park in case I got lost, but there were lots of signs like this and it was a well-managed park. I started at the lower right and went up the North Legacy Trail to the upper left on the map. After I crossed the river there, I went down until my watch hit the 5-mile mark, then turned around and ran back the same way. If I want a shorter run next time I can just keep going on that lower trail until I get back to the parking lot. I avoided the little offshoot trails because there were lots of mountain bikers. Those trails are very narrow and the last thing I need is a mountain biker crashing into me. I wouldn't have been able to relax on my run at all worrying about it.
The pictures don't do enough justice to how beautiful, green, and lush it was out there!
The last time I ran a longer run from my house I was really tired of the hills. After yesterday's run, this shouldn't seem so bad anymore.
If all goes as planned, next week will be 8 miles again, then the following week 12 miles up here at home, then down to 10 miles, then up to 14 miles. I can adjust as I go along, some weeks incrementing might not work out, but there is plenty of time before December. I'm on my way to the marathon now!
Hopefully before then I'll lose a bit more body fat and it will increase my running performance even more.
It feels wonderful!
Who is making progress and who is not? Why?
Think on it and find a way to make it happen. I'm here to help if anyone needs it.
Let's go!
Roberta
Never Settle
Never Give Up
Live your Dream and Destiny
Hi Roberta! Love your positive energy in the post! It's amazing you've been able to run that long! 🙌 Thank you for sharing the beautiful scenery with us!
ReplyDeleteI won the five consecutive days. It makes me motivated to keep up the good work. 💪
Have a wonderful weekend! 🫶
That is amazing Roberta! Thank you for your card and letter! It really means so much to me. I am delayed getting back to you, and terribly absent from this group. I am very busy with (way too many) irons in the fire. It is spring and so that means thousands of little plants in the green house growing. This will most likely be my last year. If I do it again, it will be part of the Christian school project for the children. I am half way done with my Master's Degree, I will graduate in 1 year, granted I do not lose my mind before then. Craig and I are taking over as the new owners and operators of the Christian school. I have been there since before we opened the doors, and I am excited to have this opportunity. I need prayers, grace, favor, and more prayers. The transitions are underway and slow. I will be the president of the board of directors and principal (and teacher of course), and Craig will be doing the administration. I will also be getting ordained in June, which has been a long-time desire of mine.
ReplyDeleteI have neglected working out, but still do meal prep regularly. I need to get back to it but seems 1 impossible right now. I toured a gym last week and really want to join, but haven't pulled the trigger yet. I DO need help!
Ok, that was a quick break from my homework...back at it! Love you guys! Keep killing it Roberta!
Wow!!!! You are amazing Netty! God gave you so much. Praying for you and Craig. 🙏 🤲
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