Wednesday 13 April 2011

The Good, the Bad and the Ugly

The Good

1. First and foremost, I am back to running regularly and consistently. A few weeks ago I was beginning to wonder if I might ever run again without pain. Since the start of March, I have now run 14 times (mainly) pain-free. When I was injured, that was all I wanted - to be able to run short distances a few times a week. Now of course, I want more, so I need to remember how lucky I am.

2. I am keeping up the cycling. As I've only been running twice a week since I started back, I've continued cycling on the non-running days. This means I am doing more exercise overall than before I got injured (although cycling is obviously a lot less intensive than running).

3. I've lost 2lbs! Over the Christmas holiday, I diligently stuffed my face at every opportunity, and hardly moved for two weeks. Somehow, I managed to gain about 8 lbs - must be my pesky slow metabolism again... Anyway, by the end of January I had lost about 4 lbs, but I just couldn't shake off the rest. I got so annoyed with it, I gave up standing on the scales. But last wekend I gave in to curiosity, and finally, another 2 lbs gone. 2 more to go...

The Bad

1. While I am ecstatic to be back running again, my last few runs have been total pants! The last 4 in a row, I have felt tired and run really slowly. This morning I started off feeling fine, but my speed was really slow, and then at the end I got a stitch and had to walk. I know everyone has bad runs, but 4 in a row? Only 3 miles each time? I really need a good one soon.

2. I cycled 15 miles yesterday, and felt like I'd run 15 miles. My legs were tired, and I had a hard time getting up hills into the wind. I was passed by several cyclists (but to be honest, this happens all the time).

3. I set off yesterday with a plan; cycle into town, visit a cafe, have a coffee and some cake, read my book, then cycle back. I got to town, locked up my bike, and realised I had left my wallet at home. Doh! I had no money at all, and no choice but to turn back home with an empty stomach. What an idiot.

The Ugly















5 days in; 12 more days of Easter holiday to go!!!

4 comments:

  1. There is no way ever that those two little faces could be called ugly.

    I'm so sorry that you left your wallet at home after all your well-made plans. I would have been devastated to miss my treat.

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  2. Oh too bad about the wallet. Major disappointment. You will get your speed back. At least I hope you will because then maybe I will. It has taken me forever and don't feel I am quite there yet. Be patient.

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  3. They are so cute!
    Your posts always motivate me to push myself when walking and now running.

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  4. Oh darn - I do stuff like that too and it makes me just want to kick myself!

    Hopefully the running will improve soon - I can understand your frustration, you've been so careful...but sweet that you chipped another 2 lbs off!

    And hang in there - I know what it's like with those long school holidays and kids at home that are used to activities and structure and have lots of energy to burn!! ;-)

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