I Can Do Hard Things

48:07...slow....but at least I am running.

I've been having some lower back/glute/hip/piraformis issues.  So lots of stretching/icing and research on how to strengthen. 

So glad to be running....so so so happy!

46:30 minutes

Hubby's been out of town, so it makes me extra grateful when he is home (and it makes working out extra easy).

Hip/glute is still really tight.  I've been stretching and icing....I think it may be a matter of maintaining.

5 miles on the stair climber.  It was SO SO SO hot in that darn gym today.  Such a sweaty mess!  I had a hard time today....  huffing and puffing....tired legs....someday "it" will come.

Lifted legs

lunges, wall sits, calf raises, squats on the wall with a ball

Time:  55:43 AP 9:22  (9:53, 9:37, 9:25, 9:15, 9:09, 8:51)

Beautiful day for a run!  It was slow and I stopped twice to stretch (my darn glutes are SO tight and seem to spasm constantly).  I felt ok...my left ankle tendon was tender and my right leg has a small spot with shin splints.  Lots of ice today and rolling on a baseball.

Going 8 tomorrow with my hubby.  I don't think we have run today (excluding races) since we had kids.  Hooray for an early morning babysitter.

1:23:34 Minutes AP 9:36

10:06, 10:02, 10:13, 10:08, 10:10, 9:23, 8:43, 8:44, 6:00

We were suppose to do 8 miles today, but I took us on a little detour.  Oh well...it was a beautiful morning to be outside!

Ran with my hubby Tim!  This was his longest run EVER and he did a great job!  It was a rolling course (which included some BIG hiking spots....trail blazing).  We had three different water fountains (hooray for the water being turned on).  It was starting to get warm.

I was really proud of him....during the last 2 miles, I picked up the pace (more of my normal pace) and he quickly followed.  I think he is starting to understand the importance of having a running buddy....they can push you!

Ankle tendon and shin splint area sore.  Lots of ice and Advil.  I had a massage tonight.....I need one every week!