After finishing the C25k program last fall and running the Island Girl 5k, I had to give my legs a serious break due to the pain I was having. After a few weeks, I started running again, and for two months ran two times a week using intervals of running/walking and generally going easy on my legs. I also ran a lot at the Field House in East Hants, and I think the track was gentler on my legs than the asphalt. This didn't stop the pain from returning, and by early February I went back to Aerobics First and got fitted for a new pair of running shoes. It took two weeks for them to come in because I have big feet, but when they did I loved them. I continued to run twice a week until we went to Jamaica for March Break. Then I stopped to give my legs a rest. I was still having pain and figured time would heal my issues.
I have given it a LOT of time! LOL. It was a great rest.
I have found all of the weight I lost.
But I have come to realize that I likely need to do some work at strengthening the muscles in my ankles, legs and knees. They still ache at times even though I haven't been using them for any significant reason. And I have made a decision to start running again. Somehow.
I am meeting with a lady on Tuesday who is a certified running coach. I am hoping she can help me get my legs in shape so that I can hit the restart button on this process. I have a dream, ladies and gentlemen, and as long as I get a green light on Tuesday that I can make this work, I will share this dream with you. Heck, you may even want to join me in this challenge.
51 weeks from today, at 1:00, I will be pre-loading my body to prepare for an incredible event. Stay tuned!!!!
