Since this week is a short work week thanks to Victoria Day on Monday, I figured nows as good a time as any to restart my morning routine before work.
So yesterday I woke up at 5:30 and took the dog for a run. Moose (my dog) loves getting up with me in the morning, no matter what time it is. He definitely makes it easier to get excited about going out that early. The weather helps too! I didn't even need a coat which is awesome.
So yesterday I woke up early, ran a mile (and by ran a mile I mean I ran parts of a mile and walked the rest because I still can't run a mile), did a quick yoga session then off to work. After work yesterday hubby and I went for a nice walk with the dog and enjoyed the weather, then I painted for a few hours. It was a long day but it felt good to have a different kind of energy throughout the day.
So I did it again today.
I woke up at 5:25 (realized I need the extra five minutes to pet the cats before Moose and I head out for our run) and went out with Moose. It wasn't as sunny today but we did alright. The hard part about trying to run in the morning is actually running with Moose. He's not used to running on a leash, and it kinda cramps my style when he sniffs for minutes at a time before doing his morning business, but can't let myself leave him at home while I go out. So he'll practice just like me and we'll learn together. I had a hard time keeping a good pace today, and had a longer stretch of rest time (walking) at one point than I would have liked, but I did it. I'll just have to do better tomorrow.
I did my yoga this morning too. I might have to wake up a little earlier so I can fit in some longer sessions but for now I'm just doing quick morning routines. I use youtube videos and watch Yoga With Adriene's channel. I've mentioned her before I think; she's got so many videos to choose from but most are 30-40 minutes and right now I only have a short 20 minutes . It's enough to do one of her few morning routines but one of my goals is to roll out of bed a little earlier eventually.
I need to incorporate more strengthening exercises. Sure I need to be able to run between obstacles, but I need to be able to tackle the obstacles too! So today after work hubby and I are going to do some weights and at-home exercises to do some upper body work outs and get my muscles working. I want to start including strength exercises a few times a week and eventually move into daily practices as well.
There's a lot I can't do yet. But I know if I just stick with it instead of falling out of routine again, it's possible. I will be able to run a mile. I will be able to carry myself across the monkey bars. I will be able to pull myself up over a wall. Whatever it is I just need to work hard, deal with the pain and strain, and keep on keepin' on.
And I WILL !
PS: I forgot to post pictures from my busy busy weekend on the last post. Hiking and biking in Niagara was awesome and I loved it and I want to go back again soon. And biking along Lakeshore on Monday was awesome too! Looking forward to many more activities in the sun this summer, we're just getting started :D
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