I am a little embarrassed that I started this blog so gung-ho only to slack off for months. Shame. Regardless, I am back and ready to get fit again!After a tough August to November (we've had two miscarriages now... doctor in January), I started running again. Ouch. I am so out of shape now. We did so well with our 5k too!
So this week, I started running again on our new-to-us treadmill {Nordictrac on craigslist for $25. really!} which wasn't too bad on the muscles but murder on the stamina. I have a resting heart rate of around 62. Whilst running, I was up past 165. I'm pretty sure that isn't a good thing. Took me forever to catch my breath afterward... a little light-headed. But! Out of my one mile, I ran a quarter, walked a quarter, ran a quarter, walked a quarter. Not too bad for a first time back. That was Tuesday night. Wednesday, I did pilates for a half an hour. Jack loves this. "Ekercise?" Then crawls all over me while I do the reps. So funny.
Any running advice? I found this article which I think will be helpful as far as my food intake goes as I get going again. Is anyone else starting/continuing exercise schedules? Can't wait to hear what everyone is doing!
