It's that time again where I pledge to get back into shape. Let's start with the good news: I never became horribly out of shape. I maintained a reasonable, although low level of fitness throughout the winter. I did this by walking Teddy and doing some (not a lot) of online workouts at Barre3.com.
That's all well and good, but I went to real barre class on Monday at a studio and had to modify nearly every move. I watched the other long and lean participants, and they did not have to do this. "I'm really out of shape," I whispered conspiratorily to the instructor, who has seen me on better days.
"It's really good to see you," she said at the end of the class. I bet it is, Heather! I saw you laughing at me as I rolled my eyes at myself and rested in child's pose.
Then yesterday, I forced myself onto the treadmill with low expectations. 2 and half miles, I pledged. That's it. I kept busy with a Modern Love podcast and broke the 10 min per mile barrier. It's a start.
After the workout, I realized enough is enough. I marched upstairs and registered for a 10 mile trail race to take place on May 22nd. I'll have to be in much better shape to get to the finish line on my feet. Because (as I mentioned yesterday) I'm a real runner, I know I can get this done.
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Impressive motivation at the end.
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