I’m BAAAAACK!!!
Yes, I found a big rock and hid for the fall, but now it’s time to get back down to work since the one year anniversary of my adventure to become a barefoot runner started. I still have the Village – Dr. Larry – Chiropractor, Lynda – Massage Therapist, and Melissa – Personal Trainer. I really do believe that I have the best people keeping me functioning in a healthy way, and Dr. Larry keeps saying he’s really impressed with Melissa, which is a big vote of confidence for a Chiropractor to respect a Personal Trainer! Apparently, some Personal Trainers have been known to have their clients do exercises that are very hard and not good for your back, but NOT Melissa! She’s awesome! and good for your back 🙂
Here’s what’s up: the feet are growing some really nice veins. In case you have never looked at a pair of really healthy feet, they have some excellent thick, blue veins running along the arches and the outside of the foot. I had never really considered veins as beautiful, until I started getting a nice popping set of my own! They are fantastic! Plus, they indicate active feet in need of more blood. It just doesn’t get much better….
Except when you consider that I have progressed in my workouts to the point where I can squat 75 lbs! Yes, 75 lbs!!! It is quite an accomplishment, if I do say so myself.
My shoulder continues to get better, and then flair up with regularity. This is something that I find quite disappointing.
Important TRUTH:
When you injure a major joint, the real healing of your wound will most likely take MONTHS!!! Think 6 months or more. Be careful with your body during times of healing and above all be patient.
These are points that I try to make to myself each day that my shoulder flairs up again because I did too many shoulder protraction/retraction moves. I give it a few days of rest and ice, then try again once it feels normal.
I’m going to begin a new running routine this weekend or tomorrow, whichever day I get out and start. It’s cold and rainy. Running in the rain when it is cold is just plain nasty. So, I’ll start when I start.
I’m aiming for running the 5k at Whidbey Island in April. That gives me plenty of time to get the body going in that direction. Also, it’s good to have a goal – especially a race where the energy is high, and you get a medal at the end 😉
Here’s to being spry at 70! Yeehaw!
Tags: 5k race, chiropractor, massage therapist, personal trainer