Struggling and Bonding

After having an awesome running week last week, this one is not going so well. Sunday, I was supposed to do 10 miles, but it didn't happen. It was hot. My legs were heavy and sore from the 6 miles I did with the Artist on Saturday. I managed 6.65 miles instead.

I took Monday off. My legs and hips were so sore. I knew I needed to give them a day off. I did an upper body workout instead. I didn't do anything heavy, but I definitely felt it the next day. Tuesday, I got up to run. My legs were still really sore, but I forced myself out the door and went for a run. It didn't go well. My shins were burning immediately. My legs would not loosen up. I did around 2 miles, but there was definitely some walking.

Today I'm lifting. Dead lifts and push ups. After school, we have decided that after homework the kids and I will read for 20 minutes and then they have 20 minutes to practice music, do art, read, write, or exercise. The Artist has decided he loves exercising. Yesterday he ran for 10 minutes on the treadmill and did 10 minutes of ab exercises. Today he wants to lift with me. I have to say I love his new interest in fitness. It's great bonding time.

Our schedule has changed this year, and we're going to be home at a reasonable time most evenings. I'm so excited. It's so great that the kids will have more time for fun. I feel like we're starting to find some balance in life.