the bright side of things


Week 3 done!  I have been true to my word running no more than 3 days a week.  My distances keeping right around the 5 mile mark. My knees and calves are sore, but I figure that is par for the course (for now).  If I can lose 30-40 pounds I imagine my knees and calves will feel better.

I have been treating myself to fairly large breakfasts after my morning lap as a reward for hard work.  So far they are fairly simple .  Hearty with maybe a touch too much butter.  Whatever keeps me out there. If you're going to dangle a carrot, might as well make it a delicious one.

I went to the doctor yesterday (after a year) and he said that there was no need for me to continue taking blood pressure medicine as my blood pressure has gotten much better. I am going back on Tuesday to do some more tests.  A whole barrage of tests. I have some questions about medication for my knees, strengthening exercises, etc..

Alright, back to work time! 

More to come when there is more to say.




eggs & grits with kielbasa 

take 2... or is it 3


Once again.  Back in the saddle.  Lots of ouch's and oof's.

Today was day three of my descent back into the running world.  Monday (3 miles) , Wednesday (4.5 miles) and today, Friday, (4.5 miles).  It's gonna be a long transition back in, but it felt good to be out there.  I even managed to get out of the house before 7 am this morning.

There is some tightness in my right knee when I begin my run and it takes roughly two miles for me to warm up and run the tightness out.  Its far from smooth sailing at that point, but my knees stop aching and my lungs begin to wake up.

I iced today after my run and took some aspirin. My knees and my calves are very sore.  Its a good thing I have a long weekend ahead of me. I really enjoy resting between runs.  I mean... its just gravy.  PS4 is back on.  After a run there is nothing like 2 hours of, feet up, couch bound, gaming to let the 'ole muscles rest.

My weight is not helping at all.  I feel like stone out there.  A lumbering Golem intent on scaring all that scamper by....  But if history has anything to say, i'll drop some pounds and slowly but surely this will get easier.  Take my time.  Take my time.  Easy does it.  Steady as she goes.

I'm definitely going to be posting less this winter, but i'll keep everyone abreast of my own little victories (and defeats).