Okay, so it’s been awhile again, yes?
I have sort of stumbled again with the scheduled workouts. With the winter and the dark mornings, comes the reluctance to get out there and workout. It might be a good time to get back to a gym or something. I dunno.
One good thing that I have been doing, however, is riding my bicycle. I don’t think I’ve blogged since I got it, have I? Well, a few weeks ago, I got a used Raleigh Sport for $95. When I say used, I mean, it’s used. I didn’t want to spend hundreds of dollars on a bicycle that I wasn’t sure I was going to use, so this one is good for now just to get myself out there. It’s a three speed, probably from the late 70’s/early 80’s, and when I went to get it tuned up the guy said everything on it was stock. LOL So, I had the tires replaced, the brakes replaced…and got the pedal gear thing fixed as it was a bit wobbly. Now it rides like a dream. I’ve always wanted a cruiser type bicycle.
So…I have my helmet, blinky lights, basket and bell…and I ride probably once or twice a week around the neighborhood. Since it’s a three speed, going up hills is kind of hard, but whatever. Once I took a ride before a workout, so I looked silly riding around on a cruiser in my workout spandex.
So, in terms of proper workouts, I’ve only done about two. BUT, both were Week 2 runs! I’m getting used to them and LOVING it. I’m learning, however, that I really need to find the best running posture for my body in order to keep it up. What helps is strength training, so I really need to step that up, too.
One hurdle that I can’t seem to get over right now is getting up early for my two weekday workouts. I could do it at night, I suppose…but I like getting it out of the way first thing. It just seems to set the tone for the day.
And I’m still working on eating better. I’ve upped my anti-depressant dosage, and I just started working with a “health coach” through my insurance provider. It’s actually really awesome…they work with people with depression to self manage their lives and get back on track. It’s all over the phone, and they check up on you to make sure you’re reaching your goals and stuff. I haven’t had a proper session yet, but I got the booklet and it looks like it could be helpful. I’m also looking for a counselor to start seeing at least once a week for awhile. I think that I’m finally ready to get some help.
Anyway…life is good. I’m good. Getting back on track and all that good stuff.