According to my workout-o-meter, the last time I worked out was March 25. That is all lies and calumny, of course.
Between then and now I have taken a few bike rides, run/walked a few miles, and taken a few P90x classes at work.
But nothing to write home about.
Or write a blog post about.
I can't believe I ran this only in January.
Back then, I looked 13.1 miles in the face and laughed. Ho! Ho! Ho!
Who's laughing now, eh mon amie??
But in a not-so-triummphant return, this week I laced up my running shoes three times.
THREE.
TIMES.
As in, THRICE.
I am lucky to be finally living in a place where I can walk out my door and turn any which way for a great run. Past the National Cathedral, Cactus Cantina, or up to American University.
If only I could actually run, this would be ideal.
I am back to run/walking. And up to a grand total of: three miles.
In case you were wondering what would happen if you take some time off from running, this is what happens.
You kind of just lose it.
You get to start all over again.
It's fun!
Almost as fun as being a really slow runner!
Which I was kind of getting over.
I shall return, my friends.
32 comments:
Well, join the club. I'm with you....except I've got hip pains. Whatcha got? huh? huh?
Hi darl! Welcomeback! and btw I bet i can out-slow you, and I train all the time ! (le sigh....)
Way to go, Jeanne. And now I feel like I have to write a blog post, too. And make confessions. Drat.
Yay! You're ahead of me! My first run back after baby was 15 minutes long. I thought I was going to die. I haven't been back yet. But, I do believe our re-done leisure centre now has a creche, so I can get myself started so that when the little man's old enough for a jogger stroller, I will be ready to go!
I like the idea of a nice run to Cactus Cantina for some frozen margaritas. I mean, you earned it, right? 3 miles! You may need to take a cab back though ;)
My, look who's back from the void!
With a little love from the blog, you'll be back at speed in no time.
and you could run to My House! Diane
YAY! What a post to cheer me upon my return from camping discomfort! YAY YAY YAY!
Come on girl - you're back in the saddle.. Don't let those 3 milers slip away from you. Great to have you back, and back on the road too. Bring a camera next time and record the scenery!
Gee I am training for MCM you can come run part of my long runs with me. I could use the company. Or get out on your bike!! Lets ride! I will start pestering you.
By the way, do any of these look familiar? We are the come-back queens!!
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Looks you were born to run...I heard that people say most of the great runner stated running at early age...
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Welcome back!
Good for you for getting back out there though!!! I'm in Marine Corps Marathon training right now and it took me 6 weeks of running 4times a week to actually feel like it wasn't a complete struggle anymore. So keep it up!
Way to go! Welcome back!
Three times in one week is a good start. Don't be discouraged. Muscle-memory means you'll be back up to speed in no time. Just keep running. (and blogging--we've all missed you!)
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I thinks I can say that I was born to run because I to run and I can't live w/o it.
Wow! Good to hear that... Running is a good exercise. I'm an asthmatic person when I was in high school. When I started going to college, I joined ROTC, we are really obliged to run, I don't have choice. At first It was a tiring activity, but as time goes by I starting to love it. I'm so thankful that running and good exercise healed my asthma. Lets keep running and be healthy.
It's bad to fall off the wagon of running. You're up to running three times a week more 'n I am. Welcome back.
Great post!...interesting...
"You get to start off all over again." It's NOT fun! Howz that to-die for view outside your coffee table window doing?
Good luck on your training and more power to you! :)
It's okay we all start learn to walk first before mastering the art and science of running.
I just created a running blog too, and like you, I was not born to run. This is nice to read though, because I feel like if you can run AND have time for family and life, I need to stop complaining! Any tips on sneakers? I bought a pair a year ago that just don't seem to fit me right.
Knock knock...hello!
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it's time to return, mama. tell me when you do. you are not on my favorites anymore bc you do not blog any more. i want you back.
I love the name of this blog. Clever!
You are engaging in your writing. Nice.
Gotta Run,
MIke
www.facebook.com/WhyMarathon
Way to go, Jeanne. And now I feel like I have to write a blog post, too. And make confessions.
Great blog! I used to run every morning for years and it made such a different in my day to day attitude and energy. There are so many great things that can come from running
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