September 28, 2012

This week I have not ran as much. I have been feeling pretty fatigued. I was good up to Tuesday night then, it fell apart. That is what happens sometimes. I might be GREAT for LONG stretches then it all unravels... I am not exactly sure why I have been so fatigued. It may be due to the weather changing (it is getting cooler and darker in the morning) and/or that I had my flu shot this week. It may have something to do with one or all the above. This morning I thought I had more energy but I made the mistake of laying back down and I was out. So my body must need the addition rest time. Now I have STILL been going and doing my normal workouts at the gym in the evening so it is not like I have not been doing anything. Today is Friday so, after work I will go to the gym and participate in BodyPump. This is a choreographed weightlifting routine to music. It is very difficult and really is GREAT for building overall strength. I am not looking to become a bodybuilder, I just want to have strong muscle-tone. This is needed not only to maintain balance (one of my many weaknesses) but it also helps to build and maintain strong bones. Did you know that??? Yes, weight-bearing exercises does that. It is by the increased blood flow to the muscles which are attached to the bones... This all being additionally "fed" - actually works to build and maintain strong bones. Now - someone like me - post-menopausal,(your bones are usually decreasing in density) and have a higher rate of falls (due to instability from the MS). So taking a class like this on a regular basis is ideal. My last bone density tests showed my bones to be bright white (meaning they were nice and strong). I actually recommend people doing some weight-bearing exercises. It is great!!! It helps you not just with overall strength but also that EXTREMELY IMPORTANT bone density!!!! Last weekend get in some nice longer runs. Not my 12 mile route but a new longer route in town. I was able to do 8.58 miles BOTH Saturday and Sunday. Maybe this weekend get in my 12 miler. That would be GREAT!!! Next Saturday, I have a 5K race in Orangeville. It is a great race on a BEAUTIFUL trail that is so incredibly smooth and flat. So I hope to finish with a good time. I just need to get back into the groove of my running. I do not like when I miss days of running. It actually upsets me. I love going out in the morning, the crisp air, it is so renewing and invigorating. A fantastic way to welcome the day. Tomorrow is a new day and I will get out there. I can feel the energy level returning to me. Next week, my baby (Jeremy) will be home!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Elyse and Karl are having their annual bonfire party and he is coming home for that. It will be wonderful to see him!!!!! I can hardly wait! I have not seen him since Brian and I went to MD in the spring. So it has been a LONG TIME!!!!! Whether he will be home for the holidays - I do not know.... Maybe I can conveince him to run the race with me. I know that he will finish LONG before me... In fact, he could finish shower and eat a full breakfast before I get back... Let's get real!!!!!! But it would be fun!!!