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Running streak: 311 days,  Days on HRT, 192

I really should post what other exercises I do, in addition to running.

Since may 1st, I've been doing 50 squats with my own body weight.  I've lways had such weak leg strength and I figured doing it with my own body weight for a few months is a good way to start.  Eventualy I'll put on the weight vest.

Every other day, I do walking lunges.  I don't count how many, I just do them until I feel like it's enough.

I also do a lot of full body motion workouts, without weights. 

A few days ago I started balancing exercises.  That's something I've needed to do for a long time to build up my feet and ankle strength.

Night Sleep Time: 0.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 0.00Weight: 172.00
Comments
From Tom Slick on Sat, Jun 30, 2018 at 18:54:29 from 174.148.39.133

Way to keep the streak alive and running Addy! Cross training and core work are so important, good on you for getting into it along with your running. When do you think you will be returning to an organized race, like a 5k, 10k, 1/2 mary or a full mary?

From Rhett on Sat, Jun 30, 2018 at 19:12:29 from 66.185.237.66

I find that about 10 minuets of those extra exercises a day really makes a difference.

From Addison on Sat, Jun 30, 2018 at 22:57:42 from 67.164.200.49

Hey Coach! Thanks! I've been doing the full body motion workouts for several months and then in May, my son, Cody, wanted me to do a pushup challenge with him of 50 Every day, but I'm trying not to bulk up my upper body, so I compromised with him and did 50 squats every day, while he did the pushups. I can't tell you how much of a difference it has made with my running! I feel much stronger. Honestly, I feel better at age 48 than I ever did when I was younger.

Hmmmm, when will I do another organized race? That's an excellent question. I feel as though I've been fortunate to squeeze in the workouts that I've been doing every day. I can't believe how busy I've been for the past several months. It's so insane. However, I am working on balancing out everything so I can actually have more time to do the things I want to do. I don't know how other people with busy schedules find the time to do everything they need to do. Lol. I guess what I'm trying to say is, I'm still not sure when I'll do another organized race. But when I do, I want to be at peak performance. One benefit for me running every day is that I no longer take walk breaks. In fact, it's been 13 months since I last walked during a run. That's pretty cool to me. LOL

From Addison on Sat, Jun 30, 2018 at 23:01:10 from 67.164.200.49

Hey there, Rhett! How are you doing? Yes indeed, I totally agree with you. I do anywhere from 10 to 20 minutes of exercises after each run and it makes a huge difference. I'm considering starting up with some yoga. I'll think about it some more. I don't want to be doing too much and getting burned out or injured like I was in the past.

From Martin on Sun, Jul 01, 2018 at 04:28:35 from 91.19.150.22

I will try also! Thank you for motivation!

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