Monday, August 31, 2009

Pilates -- one hour

Short run and red ball.

Saturday, August 29, 2009

I actually looked up a run/walk training plan on RunnersWorld.com. I really am starting over and I need to ease into it. My body and my heart are just not going to let me do it any other way. I have never been a run/walker. I have always thought of walking as a "wussing out" sort of thing. But I have talked to a bunch of people and this seems to be a pretty acceptable way to train. So I need to get over my mindset that walking is wussing out.

I started my plan this morning (it is an eight week plan so I will start for real next week). Run 2 min walk 1 for 30 min. It almost killed me to do it like this, I wanted to just keep running but knew I wouldn't be able to .... but I am really going to try and stick to the plan. I am trying to use this plan to increase my speed as well. Lets hope this helps me not so frustrated as well!

Tuesday, August 25, 2009

I just did a "run" (if you can call it that). Had to do some walking. I am trying the whole run/walk thing right now while I am easing back into things. The first part (about a mile) was slightly up hill and I seriously felt like my heart was going to explode. It sucked! I just want to be back to where I was before my surgery. Even that wasn't great ... but it was a whole lot better than where I am now. It is hard to know how hard to push myself right now.

Monday, August 24, 2009

Back to Pilates for the first time! It was a little tough I won't lie! My hips are so tight and I just felt weak. My legs feel like I just ran a race ... ugh, this is frustrating. I hope it comes back fast.
My dad and I went for a 3.3 mile hike last night up around Aspen Grove. Oh it is so beautiful. We did hit a little rain and hail (just added a little adventure). We parked at the bottom hiked up and then ran down. I felt really ... the best I have felt physically. Great fun!

Friday, August 21, 2009

About a 20 min. swim today (no idea how far). I am very much easing back into everything ... not only because I keep being told to, but because I kinda have to. I totally feel like I am starting at all over, from nothing. I am sure it doesn't help that it is the first week of school and I am wiped out as it is (but that is just another excuse)! It is a little frustrating, but I need to cut myself some slack .. right?

Thursday, August 20, 2009

Just over 5 mile bike ride tonight. Aww I love my bike and have missed it. I really am taking it easy. I just don't have it in me right now to give it much more.

Wednesday, August 19, 2009

I'M BACK!!! I had my doctor appointment today and I got the all clear to exercise. I am having some palpitations because of how big the device is that they had to put in my heart ... so they want me to take things VERY slow. Ok, ok ....

I went for my first run tonight. It was VERY slow! and short. I only went 1.5 miles and I won't even say the pace. I actually felt pretty good, better than I thought I would. But, I am having some pressure in my chest so I know I need to take it slow and easy. I got to use my Garmin watch and it is very cool. Love it. Almost got hit by a car (that was a first). The bugs were out in full force. It felt great! I am so excited to be back.

Tuesday, August 18, 2009

4 weeks down! I made it. I have my doctor apt tomorrow and as long as I get the all clear I can resume normal activity. I can't wait ... I am going to take my watch and go for a run the second I get home. It will be a slow and easy run, I know that right now. I am very aware that I am starting at ground 0! I am just happy to get to be back to exercising! Let's try this new and improved (and very expensive) heart out already!

Tuesday, August 11, 2009

Three weeks down ... one to go! I think I just might make it. I feel like I really turned a corner earlier this week. I finally have some energy again, my leg doesn't hurt anymore. I am ready to get back to normal life and most of all exercising! I have been cheating a little by swimming. Today I swam laps and did some kick board for about 15 minutes is all. I took it very easy and it is in my parents pool so there is a lot of turning which means resting. It has felt good just to move a little.

Tuesday, August 4, 2009

Two weeks down .. two to go! It has been a VERY long two weeks. I went and watched some of the girls from the SBR Tri Girls team (which I am actually on, but haven't gotten to do anything with) swim an open water swim tonight. It was pretty much torture. I am starting to feel a little better which makes not working out even harder. I have been swimming around a little bit in my parents pool. Mostly just to stretch and remind my body how to move. I guess it is a good sign that I miss working out so much ... right?