Yes, it’s been a while, but it’s also been a while since I’ve worked out. Technically, that is.
I’m just going to make this easy and start by saying that I finished 90 days of P90X. I didn’t see the results I wanted, however, I did feel much, much stronger, which came in handy for our move. I didn’t accomplish my running goal, however. More on that in a minute.
I didn’t mention the move before, did I? Not here on the blog, anyway. Well, hubby and I have been moving for almost a month(!) Who does that??? We do. We’re still moving as of this writing. We’ve been slowly moving from our house an hour away, just a bit at a time every weekend. Mostly because my husband is a pack-rat, but don’t tell him I told you so. I was going somewhere with this. Oh, yes…
So I did finish my P90X, but now that we’re somewhat settled in, albeit still moving, I am starting another round today. And I started running again last week. I’m becoming familiar with my surroundings and have been running in the neighborhood with my dog and it’s been good. I love it here.
Now about the running. This time I decided to just start running in my Vibram Five Fingers. The problem with my calves hasn’t been nearly as bad as the last time I started running, and so far I’ve not gotten any shin splints. Yay! That’s a bonus right there. I actually LOVE to run in my Five Fingers! However, I’m still having a bit of a problem with my calves swelling and the anterior compartment, although last week it wasn’t too bad, but I increased my run time this week and my calves were a bit more of a problem.
That being said, I even have a problem with them when I walk. It’s not just running, but although the problem does eventually go away the more I train, I noticed a couple days ago when I wore a pair of Skechers sandals, I didn’t have the problem AT ALL! The sandals are very ugly, but one of the most comfortable pair of shoes I’ve worn. The bottom of the sandal looks like a running shoe, while the top looks like a neoprene thing over the top of the foot with a thong-thingy for the toe. Anyway, not practical for running, but man, do I love to walk in them because it’s pain free! Why can’t I find a pair like that to run in???
So here I go again, training, training, training. Week 2 of running, week 1 of P90X and this is my attempt to document my progress.
I forgot to mention that I started actually working out last week with weights. I went to a gym, which I hate to do, but I went out of necessity and even though I hadn’t technically worked out in a month or so, I was just as strong as ever. No soreness afterward, either. I’m pretty sure all the moving, carrying stuff up and down these steep steps has contributed to helping me stay fit, but I still want to SEE a difference.
Tomorrow I’ll be talking about diet in all this.
So I’m off to see if I can find some 5k events to set my sights on. Talk to you later.