I was scared to even start running again. After my leg injury, which had me down for months(Ok, not down. I still worked out, just didn't actually run) and surgery, I was seriously worried I lost ALL of my stamina and would struggle to get through my first 2 mile run. In MONTHS.
You know what? I did it, and it felt great! The passion for running is now coursing through my veins again and I LOVE it! That first run was hard and I did have to stop and walk just once, but the whole point is that I completed that two miles and in a good time.
I lost a little bit of my stamina, but not all of it. And that makes me very happy!
I'm trying to run three times a week. It's hard because it's summer and here in south Texas, it is HOT. I am not am early morning runner, and even if I was it wouldn't matter because my husband leaves for work before the roosters get up. My husband also just picked up and is at work from dark to dark. But I am making due and figuring out a routine that works for me and my boys.
I can tell you that I have missed running. Even though it is really, really hot outside, I enjoy being outside, sweating and working my body. I am learning new things about my body that I had no idea about before and getting myself ready for my ultimate goal! I've got plenty of time to train, but I am still a little uneasy.
Last night, while I was sluggish and had to literally force myself out the door, I ran. And I didn't stop(on purpose-stray dogs you do NOT run from). I felt awesome after my run and was so glad I forced myself to go.
Running and doing the Nike Training Club workouts for my cross training, I am feeling good about my summer.
If I can run and cross train, I can still take my time to sit by the pool and do nothing. Well, maybe not nothing. Work on my tan, teach my boys how to swim(they're so close!). I've got important things to do this summer!
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