Yesterday was a "non-run" day, so I did my "Biggest Loser" aerobic workout and the weights work out; even though my legs are killing me! The small muscles that wrap around the inside of my knees, my thighs and my very inner thighs hurt so badly I almost couldn't move them. And just wanted to cry. But I knew they would only hurt more if I rested them and then tried running again today. So I worked out yesterday, even though it hurt. I spent much of the day heating and icing them. That pretty much didn't do anything. That was yesterday.
Today was another "run day", with the same 5 minute warm-up, and alternating 60 seconds of jogging and walking for 20 minutes. Oh man, the first time we had to jog, I thought my thighs were going to snap in two. It hurt so badly! I could barely move, so my stride was very short. But I DID IT! Today I had the stop watch, and it was easier mentally to be able to see how long I'd run and how much longer I had to keep it up. I feel really guilty that Brent has the stroller, but he seems to handle it really well. (And I do offer to take it from him.)
There were times when I think that I was jogging the slowest jog ever known to man, but I was still DOING it. I was so proud to see the substantial improvement from just 2 days ago. On Monday I thought I was going to die. I gave up and walked at least 4 or 5 times and was almost wheezing I was so out of breath. Today, I only gave up and walked at the last 10 seconds of the very last (10th) jog!!! I was disappointed that I did, but I was really out of breath. Although I wasn't huffing and puffing nearly as bad as Monday. I'm not about to say that today was easy by any means, but it was easier for me. But I've never pushed myself like this before, and I'm excited to see actual improvement.
So we went home and I stretched. My legs are still screaming at me when I walk, and especially when I go to sit or stand. But I know I'll be okay and that I just have to work through the pain. But while working out like this feels fantastic, I have to admit, I'm kind of excited that tomorrow is a "rest day".... then we gotta do it all again on Friday!!
4 comments:
I'm hurting for you. Having your best friend as your exercise partner makes it so much easier/worthwhile. Good job guys!
Yeah...that's really nice you have a built in workout buddy!
Seriously, I never go on my walks alone, so it's awesome that Brent is right there with you for this. Keep it up!
It does make such a huge difference to have a buddy doing it right along with you!!
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