Last week, my running days numbered at only like three. They weren’t even very good runs either. Then, on Thursday, I did simple squat exercises. I haven’t done them in awhile but have no trouble with them. So I did two sets of 25. Late Friday morning, I don’t know what happened, but I could barely move! It hurt to just freaking walk. I’m blaming the culprit on the squat exercises. I’m not sure why I decided to do them. It was one of those moments where I thought I’d do something I hadn’t done for awhile. Obviously, squats should not have been it. It’s feeling a little better now, but still sore. :sigh:
However, I am feeling a little more motivated to get back into my exercising routine. Surprisingly, I haven’t even decided on a marathon yet. I’m thinking March maybe. It might have helped that I decided to join the RW East/West Holiday Challenge as well. I thought it would be good inspiration during those cold winter months. When I participated in the North/South Challenge in June, I found it helpful to keep me on track more.
Anyway, I was seriously pumped to go for a run today, and every single time I was about to go out the door, there was some weird sleet/hail falling from the sky! Since my time was limited, I screwed that option and headed to the Pavillion, a local recreation center with a fitness room, pool, various classes, etc. I hadn’t been there in six months but am trying to reincorporate some cross training and maybe lifting weights too.
Today, I spent my time on the elliptical. Normally, I tend to get a tad bored, but I was set on going and going. When I was done, it felt good. I was happy to have had my workout. Tomorrow, I’m hoping for a short run or nice walk with my dogs.
