Tonight I did a 3.5 mile jog/walk. Felt so very good, yet so very bad at the same time. My body is still adjusting to pounding the pavement. I've been on my elliptical the majority of the past few weeks. The switch to running outside is not feeling the best on my ankles, shins, and knees. Not only is my body not used to this type of impact, I'm also carrying a lot of extra weight at the same time!! I am still officially on the dark side of exercising. I knew this wasn't going to be easy, but DAMN!
The problem with running outside in cold weather includes sweating. You need to have just the right balance of layers. You also cannot stop or slow down too much or else you get chilled and then the remainder of your workout is just not fun. It was about 32 degrees Fahrenheit tonight, but as soon as it gets colder I start to need something over my mouth when I run. I don't like too sharp of cold air on my lungs. And remember, I live in MN, so I can honestly say I have run in colder weather than I probably should. haha
Another problem is wearing gloves that aren't smart-phone friendly!! I told my husband today that I want a pair of gloves that I can still wear while using my iPhone (in case i need to switch up my playlist, etc). If anyone has some gloves they love and care to share, please leave a comment! I'd be grateful to hear some of the tried and true gloves.
I didn't have a chance to stretch very good at the end of my workout, either. and I was COLD when I got home, so I jumped in the shower right away.
Not to sound like I'm complaining this whole time, but tonight was my first plunge into exercising with my suture wounds. I was not very loose, I think I was pretty tense in my upper body the whole time from some discomfort, but I'm not going to let these little buggers keep me from staying active. I just hope they heal good, and fast.
That's all for tonight! Have a good one :)
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