I'm still recovering from show week. The performances were amazing. It was one of the best things I've worked on, and I was lucky enough to have an amazing group of actors to work with. Such a fun experience, but I didn't sleep much for the last week. I'm trying to get caught up, but this month is crazy. I'm slowly starting to feel like myself again.
I've been trying to stay on track with my workouts. This is week 1 of my base-building for the marathon. During show week I did what I could and ate what I wanted. Now, I am following a training plan and keeping my food choices healthy (mostly). I'm tracking my measurements, since it tends to be more positive than tracking weight loss. I'm feeling okay - minus the fatigue and nausea today.
Monday's workout was TKD class. It was a rough one. I was having a supremely bad day and not feeling super focused. I jammed my thumb about halfway through class. It swelled until I couldn't bend it, and it was really painful. Even with my newest injury, class was good. I felt much better afterward. It's such a great stress reliever. I'm going to have to miss it for two weeks (no class next week and then Halloween), and I am not looking forward to it. I'll have to practice on my own, but it's not the same as class.
Tuesday was a run day. I am trying to focus on the fact that I am starting over. Anything is better than nothing, and it will be a long, slow process to get where I need to be. I have time. I need to be patient. Not one of my strengths. I am very patient with others. With myself, not so much. Yesterday, I felt kind of ill. Not as bad as this morning but not great. It took a lot to motivate myself to do it. It was a gorgeous, sunny day, but I just didn't want to go. So, I finally got myself on the treadmill. I did intervals - 5 minute walk / 5 minute run - for 45 minutes. It was a slow, easy run. I could have done more, but I accepted that it was enough. Consistency is what matters now. 2-3 short, easy runs (or speed work) during the week and one long run on the weekend. That's the goal right now. It will get easier over time.
Today, I probably won't get much done. Between taking care of my boy, not feeling well myself, and needing to clean the whole house, I don't think I'll have much energy left for anything else. I'm hoping for a short lifting session or some yoga. My muscles are tight, and my PF has come back. Stretching and rest seem like the best choices right now.
On track for now. Every day is a step in the right direction.
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