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January 04, 2005
Braving the Resolutioners
This blogger was a very bad girl last night. Bed time should really be around 9:30 or 10:00 on school (work) nights. 11:00 or so is just too late and I know it. Of course, a call to the college roomie took precedence as well as a chat with mama. Finally, at least 10 pages of reading is a prerequisite before going to bed. All of this on top of waking up at 5:15, about 15 minutes before the alarm is set to go off, resulted in one very tired person today. Along with the fact that last week included getting at least nine hours of sleep per night, I was barely in a vertical position by the end of the day today. The traditional afternoon nap did not do much to help matters.
While running this afternoon, I felt like death warmed over due to being so tired. The calves were still on the sore side, but that was not what was the problem. The problem was there was just no energy to put one leg in front of the other. Close to the six mile point, on my way home, the toes on my right foot were going numb. I'm not sure what brought this on, I wasn't wearing new shoes or socks. I was able to slog through 7 miles, but could not cajole myself to do the striders I was supposed to do. They can always be done tomorrow.
Afterwards was a trip to the gym. The facility was closed on Saturday and was more crowded than it usually is on Sunday. I never go on Mondays when I'm going to the track, which is a good thing since that night is the most crowded night of the week. Tuesday is not much better, every machine was being used. I did about 20 minutes on the elliptical with the hopes that my legs would come back to life, no such luck. Then I climbed on the stationary bike for another 20 minutes just to flush out the last of the lactic acid left in my legs. I did a quick lifting session as the weight area was beginning to clear out.
Now for two quick updates. First, mom went to the oncologist today. She has opted for chemo since it makes a large difference in her chances for a relapse. They told her she was stage 2A, but would have been stage 1 if it had not spread into that sentinel node. She just wants to treat it as aggressively as possible because she does not want to take any chances that it is festering in her somewhere. Secondly, I have made it four for four with eating more veggies this year-more spinach for dinner tonight!
Posted by Blondie at January 4, 2005 07:50 PM
Comments
Thanks for the comment Blondie,
Sorry you were so beat today! I am sure you will feel better tomorrow at a good night's rest!
For now the rowing machine is so novel I am enjoying it.. and if it helps my friend in CA stay motivated I am willing to stick with it.. yet it is soo... hard!
I am glad your Mom is going to be aggressive with the treatment. I am wishing her and your family all the best!
Keep up the great work with the veggies! You and Beth are inspiring me! I put spinach in my soup last night! Today I had nothing so I may have to go snack on some raw carrots! :) power of suggestion!
Thanks for the support!
Take good care of yourself!
Best wishes and good strides,
Posted by: Mary at January 4, 2005 09:16 PM