Making Progress
Friday, 10th June 2011. Filed in Running. No Comments »It was a soggy run today. Spring has arrived in England. I can’t really complain because, unlike California lately, this is normal. Erring on the side of caution, I am considering summer to have been had. Any summer-like weather that comes our way will be a happy bonus.
It was a run down the hill today, now that Crunchy husband’s on summer hours, he took the Noodle to nursery and the car to work, so we can go out easier when he gets home after noon. Right now, I stretch better at home. Even with having to maneuver around toys that honk at me and board books that chatter at me, I have fewer inhibitions about waving my butt in the air like I just don’t care. Because really, when I am out on the prom in Margate, I do. I care a lot. But, it is a bit unfortunate for my calves, hips and hammies.
I have been feeling a lot fitter already with just the minimal running I have been doing. Part of it is mental, as I always feel good when I feel like I am accomplishing something. But, most of it is definitely physical. I feel better on my runs, but I also just feel fitter in general, like when I am pushing one toddler in a stroller with my Noodle strapped to me in a sling, and I can make it down into the village and back up again without feeling like I need to seriously catch my breath and then sleep for the rest of the day. (I have been providing some emergency child care for my friend’s son, and I hate not being able to get out of the house, so off we go.)
I have been tired this week (I feel asleep before dessert, people!), but I atrribute that mostly to the fact that the Noodle’s internal clock is set to British sun rise, despite our attempts at black out blinds, and I have yet to convince him that this house does not get up at 4.30am. (3.45am last night, but I don’t think he was really ‘ready’ to get up either!) We have a nice chill weekend ahead, so hopefully we’ll be able to catch up on some rest and relaxation.
Tuesday: Run – 25.04
Friday: Run – 25.11




