I’ve started running again, and it’s like I never knew how much I missed it.
I stopped running shortly after starting my new job for reasons I won’t get into. I hadn’t been on the treadmill for a regular run in about, oh, 3 1/2 months, and I was sick of not working out. I was doing the 30 Day Shred, but it’s just not the same. I would think about running, and then I’d think about how long it’d been since I’d been running and I’d get scared. I was afraid that if I got on that treadmill I would be shocked and appalled at how much I’d fallen behind.
Finally, I just bit the bullet. I went upstairs, unfolded that treadmill, and got on.
It was (almost) like I’d never stopped. What a relief! I must be in better shape than I thought (and apparently working in the ER is pretty darn good exercise).
I was a bit slower, but was overall able to pick up fairly close to where I’d left off. It was so energizing. Sure, I was huffing and puffing and sweating like a woman wearing a snowsuit in a sauna, but I didn’t care. I’ve run several times since then and I’m already better than I was 4 months ago. When I run, I’m able to let my mind wander. I think about all sorts of things and even though I’m usually worn out afterward, I feel so relaxed when it’s done. Aaaah, running! Welcome back!
Good for you girly!
that’s awesome that you picked it back up! I agree… there’s something about running…although it can be painful and exhausting at times, it just gives you a strength and energy that you didn’t know your body could possess!
Funny. I’ve had treadmill anxiety also lately. I was on a great roll. And then I haven’t been on since January 3. And I don’t know why, but then I was so afraid to get back. I finally did last Tuesday, and did okay. And like you, remembered that I liked it. Good for us for getting back on it.
Yay for you!!
Nice! I miss running so much. If I wouldn’t be risking tearing a tendon in my ankle, I would still be doing it 🙁
How funny, I just picked up running again this week as well… I ran last night with a friend, and while she was not huffing, not sweating and running laps around me literally… I wash sweating excessively and hyperventilating (not really but I WANTED TO), and oh so slow…. however, I do love to run… and she was very patient… do keep us updated on your running excursions…
Yay!! Good for you!!
Good for you!!! Thats awesome you are still in such good shape!
Good for you! I want to like running but I just can’t. My knees aren’t too crazy about it either. Therefore I will live vicariously through those of you that seem to have the knack for it 🙂