I am back!

Sorry I was MIA for a while, but it was a bit depressing not being able to run or walk and then the bike I was planning to use was dead, well the tire was dead and the bike a whole lot older than I remembered, however I am all recovered now and have started back to running.  Yesterday I ran 2 miles in 25 minutes, which isn't great but it was also 89 degrees and very humid out, which I am not used to so it was a challenge.  I was hoping to try and get a 5K in this weekend, but I think that rather than pu**** I am going to wait and do a women's 5k next month as my first race.  I have also added into my weekly workouts The Biggest Loser Power Sculpt dvd everyother day so that I can start toning and hopefully get some of the loose skin to tighten and also to start defining my muscles.  Hopefully I will not have any more injuries and can continue with my running full steam ahead!

Nicole,

Glad to see you back and recovered!

It'll take a little while to get your prior level back, but it will totally happen!  I agree that it's a good idea to wait on the 5k - the last thing you want to do is be upset about not doing as well as you would have if you hadn't been injured.  It'll come.

Linn

Thank you Linn!  Yes I am a bit discouraged at having to work my way back up to where I was, but I am still proud that I am running 2 miles with no walking and I am not dying at the end!  I just have to keep it all in perspective because a year ago I would have called you crazy if you had told me I would be running because I want to and enjoy it! I have decided to wait to do a race next month, that way I have a good solid month to get myself back on track.  ~Nicole

Welcome back.  Glad to hear you are on the mend.  If you change your mind about running this weekend, I am doing the Race with the Celts 5K on Saturday at Harriet Island in St. Paul. 

Since there are so many MN OHers who have turned into runners, Jimmy V has been suggesting getting a running group together.  You in if it happens?

Take care.

J

I would love to be part of a running group!  Definitely let me know if you get something put together!  I had looked at the Race with the Celts as well, but then I also just talked to my mom and our family reunion is earlier than I remembered so I will forego races this month and shoot for next month!  Good luck on Saturday!