Here we are with another new year, and, along with flipping the calendar page, I guess we are all supposed to begin with a new and improved version of ourselves right? New year resolutions we will likely break by 6 weeks in, and “dry January” commitments that we may or may not keep, oh the list goes on and on!
This year I don’t think I’ll make any such resolution. I am, however, scaling back my drinking as I had wayyyy too much fun during the holidays. From homemade margs with many dinners to day drinking in St. Augustine, I drank more in December than I did in all of 2022!
January will be focused on nutrition (trying to grow fresh veggies again), alcohol abstinence (except for my birthday of course 😜), and building back a steady base of fitness. And, just maybe, my long awaited return to running!!
See, it’s been 11 weeks since my 2 foot fractures. Originally my pediatric ortho PA friend told me I’d just need to take 2-4 weeks off from running or any other excessive weight bearing and I’d be just fine. This was NOT the case. And I don’t fault her – she is trained to treat children who heal much faster than adults. After consulting with an adult orthopedic colleague, I was informed it would take 8-12 weeks for me to fully heal. And, here we are…I’m finally able to bear weight without discomfort and wear almost all my normal shoes again. I have not yet tried to run, but I’m getting antsy to do so!
I did successfully solo hike 2 miles to the summit of Stone Mountain in Georgia while traveling there with my kids just after Christmas. Happily I did so pain free!
I’ve been maintaining my cardio with lots of swimming and biking and keeping up with my strength training. I’ve also been practicing yoga weekly to maintain mobility and incorporate static stretches to my routine. This week I started back with glute activation and patellar tendon strengthening exercises to prep for my first run.
I know that first run back is going to be a HUGE deal. And my super supportive BF wants to come with me, even though we know my pace will be more of a speed walk for him (he’s a sub 3 marathoner). I know I absolutely need to get this right…because, surprisingly, I got into the Chicago Marathon lottery this coming fall. After the COVID pandemic ruined my chance in 2020, I really want to make this opportunity a success! Wish me luck, and let’s all pray that 2023 is nicer to me 😊
Determined to Tri AND Run 