Exercise Log

[cjsmith]

Half way round the building on the side with the three big storm drains and bad camber, then turned around and came back. My arms hate me. Heck, I hate me. ;-) New levels of exercise self-torture: uphill (one spot on the side of the building has a SLIGHT hill), cambered, and into the wind.

Less than 10 minutes from inside the building to back inside the building. Didn't break a sweat - it's chilly out.

I think I'll start posting these "private", 'cause after a while they'll get boring.

Comments

[kimatha.livejournal.com]

No, don't make them private. Because *I* like them.

[rampling.livejournal.com]

LJ-cuts are best. Preferably with (at least) a one-line summary. Then those of us who want to can follow along too.

[lesliepear.livejournal.com]

Do I sense progress?

[cjsmith.livejournal.com]

Not sure yet -- I think so. 3/4 of the way around *and then turn around and come back* tomorrow, I hope, and I'll see how my arms respond to that!

[lesliepear.livejournal.com]

I think the marathoners who "run" in wheelchairs are just as fit as the runners. Yes, they get a break downhill, but pushing for 26 miles has got to be hard. I think you are doing great with this!

[cjsmith.livejournal.com]

Yeah, I bet their hearts and lungs are just as healthy. I'm not sure I've ever seen a woman do it -- we don't get useful upper bodies, so it's an extra downer to have lost my lower -- but that doesn't have to stop me from doing shorter distances.

[jmkelly.livejournal.com]

It'll take a long time for me to get bored with them.

[lkeele.livejournal.com]

No, don't! I'm interested. I may not comment every time, but I'm following your progress, silently cheering you. (So if you thought you heard a "Go, C.J., go!" that was me.)

[samtosha.livejournal.com]

I would like to be able to continue to listen and support you while you deal with this. Obviously it is your choice and I support whatever you decide to do. Hang in there.

[hnybny.livejournal.com]

Here (Boston area) at the marathon every year not only do women race in wheelchairs but there are enough to require their own start time.

[cjsmith.livejournal.com]

Awesome! I might do the fabled Boston Marathon yet, whether my feet improve or not! :-)

No!!!

[dizzdvl.livejournal.com]

Don't make them private! I think they are interesting.