Starting all over

Starting training for this half marathon is the hardest thing ever. Went to the gym for the first time in like 3 years. I couldn't even last 30 minutes on the elliptical. 12 minutes was the max. But if I remember that is one of the hardest equipment to get down. Now I hope I can get all the training I need to run this race. Thank goodness it's going to be warm tomorrow to run outside. With having my foot problem running on a treadmill hurts to much. So I went out and bought warm running clothes. Since I live in CO you never know what the weather will be like.

So I did my first 3 mile run since October. I thought I was running slow, but I ran 3.02 miles in 29 minutes. I don't think my body knows how to run slow.

So now I have to get my training schedule down. My good friend is going to help with that. I can't wait. Keep up the training and take one day at the time

Back on the wagon

I'm so excited, I got the approval from my doctor to start training for my half marathon. It's been the hardest thing ever for me not to run. It's my stress release and my me time. You need me time when you have 4 kids and a husband to take care. So Monday is the first day of my training. Will see if spazo can handle a 3 mile run. It will sure wear her out.

It's nice that I can take Malia with me too. She is excited to start cross country next year. I have a little one who will follow in my foot steps. The journey begins Monday. Woohoo

Not giving up

So I tried the swimming thing. I love to swim, but it's a pain in the butt to get to the pool. I have to drive 20 mins one way to get to the pool. I still have the foot pain, but I can't take it anymore. I am going to start running again. I'm going to take a ton of ibuprofen and suck it up. Will go to my foot doctor and say we need to figure this out better. I need my stress release back so running here I come. When Nathan goes down for his first nap, I'll be putting on the running shoes and run a mile. Will be the first run I've done in 3 months. So you can see how this is. Killing me. I've put back in all the weight I lost. Been in some serious depression. I'm taking back my life. I need this, my family needs me to do this. So watch out world here I come again. Baby steps though. Staying away from big hills though. Keep on moving people and take one day at a time. Peace out

Swimming

I did it. I swam a 1/2 mile yesterday. My arms felt like jello but I did it. Didn't go swimming today because Mike had the flu. I hope it's an only 24 hr bug. I pray I don't get it.

So back to my swimming. I enjoy this sport a ton. Growing up in Hawaii you live the water. I can't wait to get back in. I pray tomorrow I can go. But here is hoping I don't get sick. So I swam 500 free, 200 breast, and 100 back just kicking. It took me about a half hour to do. So what was thinking to get more if a leg workout, ( since I don't use my legs a lot in the free) is that I'm going to do a 1/2 mile just kicking. Because boy if you do the butterfly kick properly you get an awesome AB workout. So keep your figures cross for me that I can make it to the pool.

So I wanted to let you all know though. I may be a shoe wearing person for life. I have plantar fasciitis is both my feet and that toe pain in my right foot. But ever since my foot doctor put a high arch support in my shoe my right foot is so much happier. I am praying I'll be able to start running in February. I'll keep you all posted. Remember to take one day at a time and love your workout or you won't want to do.

PT

PT went well today. Foot not as sore. So I am happy. Going to start swimming tomorrow. I can't wait. My goal for tomorrow is to swim 32 laps of a length of 25 meters. So 1/2 mile swim. It is going to be awesome to workout again. So I got the ok to swim and bike. Decided going to buy a road bike now. My friend might have one that I can buy. So even better. Keep up the training for what ever you are training for and remember to take one day at a time

Things looking up

So my foot is a little sore from PT yesterday. I got my stretches and excerises. Going to try my best to follow everything.

The up side of this is I found a cheap way to swim. I'll be able to get some cardio in. I remember in high school the year I was on the swim team. Then did track I was a better runner. Swimming is a great way to work out.

Hit a big wall

So I have Sesamoiditis. Not a fun thing to have when you are a runner. Found out that my feet rotate in. Learning that I can't sit certain ways because that will keep my feet rotating in. Trying to keep positive. I hope if I do everything my PT and doctor say I'll be able to run in a month.

But on a happier note. It looks like I'll be able to go swimming. The Ft Collins pools offer an unlimited month fee. It's cheaper doing it that way then paying each time. Now just need to get a good swimming suit and some nice goggles. I'm so excited. Hopefully I can start this Saturday.

I hope all of your fitness goals for this year you can reach. Remember take one day at a time. You don't have to be the fastest or the best. Be your best that's all that matters.

Keep up the training