The new school year began in August and I have been walking for 30 minutes, 2 miles, before I have to take my youngest to school. I am actually a morning person, so getting up at 5:30 am and out the door by 5:45 is not so bad for me. I have found that when […]
My Fitness Journey
Chugging Along Is Better Than Not Chugging At All!
Took a 2 day break from running to make sure my muscles had time to heal. I like to start out slow, it prevents injuries and insures I can keep exercising! I ran quite a lot of my 4 miles today, but I don’t think it was as much as 2 days ago. That’s okay, […]
Running Made Me Feel Complete Today!
After 7 months of nursing, some sort of injury, to my right leg, I decided today was the day to begin my running again! I have been walking a 4 mile route so today I ran a lot of it. I couldn’t believe how wonderful I felt. Oh how I have missed my running! I […]
I Gave My Mind A Break!
I took a great walk break today! Got my 4 miles of walking in, listening to some good tunes and clearing my mind of cobwebs! It’s amazing how much better you will feel if you get outside and do some exercise and listen to music. I try to only concentrate on my foot steps and […]
In The Zone for Walking Today!
Got my mind back into shape today and went on a great 4 mile brisk walk! The weather was fabulous, light breeze and my head was in the zone, just like it use to be when I ran! I have been missing that zone feeling with not being able to run because of a slight […]
Don’t Let A Cold Stop You!
This past winter and this spring have brought many viruses to many people. Having a cold or not feeling well can impede your desire to workout or just walk. “As long as you don’t have a fever. Fever is the limiting factor,” quoted by Lewis G. Maharam, MD, a New York City-based sports medicine expert. […]