I'm getting to the blog a little later than I usually do, so tonight is going to be a short one. I thought I would give an update on exercise since I hurt myself running. I went to my magic chiropractor twice, and he worked on my ankle and knees with some kind of laser machine. It's supposed to increase blood flow and oxygen to the area to reduce pain and increase healing, or something like that. Magic lasers.
That last appointment was a week ago and I haven't been bothered by pain for a couple of days now. I've still been sticking to non or low impact workouts while things have been healing, so week I have either swam or biked, cycled? Is there a particular name for it when you ride the bike thing at the gym? Tomorrow I'm going to do the elliptical, and I'm hoping that tomorrow or on Saturday I can make it to a running store nearby and get fitted for shoes that will keep my feet from pronating. Marty is planning to have some Peter time this weekend, so I think Carolyn and I will go shoe shopping together. I haven't wanted to brave taking both kids with me. Once I get my shoes figured out, then I'm going to try running again.
While I have been surprised at how well I have liked swimming, there's something about running that inherently pushes my body so hard. When I bike or swim I have to very purposefully push myself, but with running, as long as I'm not walking, I'm working hard. Does that make sense? It feels more like doing a canon ball into a cold pool versus easing your body in bit by bit. You get all wet both ways, but one of them you're not working so hard to force yourself into the discomfort. I'm surprised at how badly I want to run again. Weirdo. I'm a weirdo.
Alright, Shelly out. #micdrop Labels: Exercise, Personal Growth