Fall Walking

You may have noticed my miles are going up for 2009 in the walking category...that's what I have been doing a lot of lately. I have enjoyed so much just being outdoors and enjoying this gorgeous fall weather. I have been walking mid morning and some afternoons, just depending on how our school day is going. The great thing is I am having no pain with the walking...even walking fast with some big hills. Progress feels so good!

God has given me such contentment with walking for now. I think it has been good for my body to take this break and now work back slowly.

Will I be running more consistently in the future? Of course, that is my goal, but I am so paranoid right now that I could still re-injure...I don't want to do that. I am finding joy where God has me for now.

Yes!

Distance--3.0 miles
Slow jog
Walked the hills.


What a beautiful morning.

Beach Running

Well, I guess running on the beach once counts, right? That was all I managed to do this trip, but it was fun. Abigail and I began walking on the beach, but then decided to go up to a running path on the road to run. We ran about 3 miles along the path with gorgeous views of the ocean and beautiful houses and villas on the beach. If I had felt better, I would have run more than once, but after running it made my injured area hurt the rest of the day. The next day I felt fine again. So, I can run some, but still not back to 100%. I managed to walk along the beach quite a few times and that was nice.

This week I am planning on getting up early and walking only...just to get back into my early morning schedule. I think that will be nice and allow me to get some much needed exercise. If I run anytime soon it will be short distances.

The beach was gorgeous and fun, but we are all glad to be home again.