Remembering to release the inner athlete....
Seh71
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I started the C25K program (again) on Saturday, thinking that starting at Week 1, Day 1 would be a good place to begin. I was mildy sore on Sunday morning, but mainly a little disappointed in myself for being such a wuss.
So, Sunday morning I hit the high school track and jumped to Week 6 Day 1 of the program. It felt great! My quads are a little sore today, but I feel better knowing I didn't wimp out... I mean, really... Who is this person that can't even run 3 miles? I'm not a walker, I'm a runner. I'm not a size 12, I'm a size 6. I'm not an observer, I'm a participant.
It's time to start remembering who I am and change the habits that have gotten me to this point!
So, Sunday morning I hit the high school track and jumped to Week 6 Day 1 of the program. It felt great! My quads are a little sore today, but I feel better knowing I didn't wimp out... I mean, really... Who is this person that can't even run 3 miles? I'm not a walker, I'm a runner. I'm not a size 12, I'm a size 6. I'm not an observer, I'm a participant.
It's time to start remembering who I am and change the habits that have gotten me to this point!
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I've started the C25K several times. Most recently about two weeks ago... I'm starting again tomorrow.
I took a little vacation to visit my sister, and left my willpower at home.
I'm hoping that checking in with a support group with help keep me motivated. My ultimate goal is to get to the beach this summer and learn to surf so if anyone out there knows of any workouts that will help me on that journey I would love to hear from you.
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Hi Nancy... I would love to learn how to surf! I can't wait to hear how it goes for you. As far as exercises to get you ready, it seems that surfing is a lot of upper body work, as well as holding a squat position as you're riding the "killer wave"
One exercise that I do that works my whole upper body is, I lay with my abdomen on an exercise ball (any size will do) and put my arms straight out in front of me as if I was flying. Hold that position for about 10 seconds, then pull your arms to your sides and hold that for about ten seconds. Do as many as you can... You can use dumbells to make it more challenging
I hope that makes sense and you can picture it the way I described it. It's hard to explain! But one of my favorite total upper body exercises.
~Shawna0
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