Here's to a renewed commitment to consistent training. I decided to spend these next six weeks before Christmas building my mileage back up, and focusing on my overall strength. Today was my first outside run in a long time. It was so calm and peaceful outside. I've definitely been missing my morning runs. As a bonus, the weather cooperated, and actually felt balmy. My achilles is feeling great, though my left hip is tight. My hip always gives me a few problems as I get back into shape, but with stretching and strength work, it should return to working order shortly. When I got home, Teren commented on my heavy breathing. Yes, I am out of shape. Half an hour of running has me breathing like I just ran intervals. But, it will get better.
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