#exercise tag

[prof-grace-aspen]

I went lap swimming seriously today for the first time since like 2005 back when I was on swim team. I only swam around 200 meters (hard to tell because this is the local apartment complex's pool and I had to estimate the length but I think it's about 10m long) but I feel like I have been transformed.

I feel great. I feel so light on my feet. I am going to be mush tomorrow probably. My arms became so noodly and I didn't think my legs got much of a work out but my quads are now telling me otherwise.

I walked up to the pool looking 400% like a dork and I do not care. Long-sleeve swim suit, goggles, and swim shoes because the bottom of the apartment complex' pool is uh. Paint chips. Anyway. I felt protected and also like I was prepping for the Olympics.

[forcemasc-bug]

Five burpees. Jumping is great for you.

Did it! Is it bad that I'm exhausted after that little? It is boiling at the moment and I had just been out.

[crimeronan]

okay i did my PT and took a walk and it did help my pain levels -_-

the walk Was worth it cuz i discovered some kids and their parents made a fort in the park EXACTLY like the forts me n my uncle would make when i was a kid back in rural NH :)

enclosed by big stick time.....

[whentherewerebicycles]

ran 2 miles without stopping today!!! I ran them real slow (11:30 for the first, 12:30 for the second) since this was my “long” run day lol. the first mile and half was relatively easy, the last half mile was effortful, and the last quarter mile was tough even at the slower pace. I want to do interval work this week following this training plan I found online to see if that makes it a bit easier next week. also if I’m not mistaken I think running 2 miles without stopping was my goal for this missed IUI cycle month? so I may up that goal to being able to run a 5k by 3/20. also even though I’m not running very long distances it’s been kind of satisfying to feel how much six months of walking 15-20 miles a week has improved my general aerobic fitness. I feel like in the past I’ve tried to go from very little activity to a lot of activity with mixed results, but this time it feels more like I’m steadily building on a preexisting foundation. which is nice! and if I can finally figure out a strength training routine I’ll actually stick to that would be even better!!

[okayokaycoolcoolcool]

Today I did 2 miles on the elliptical at a 9:42 pace. I was mad at myself bc this summer I was doing 2 mile outside at a 9:05/9:15 pace. So I went back to look at my logs from this summer to realize that I averaged somewhere around a 9:35 pace at 2 miles. I’m done comparing myself to where I was and getting mad I’m not where I want to be. I’m getting there and not as far away as I think I am

[shake666pro]

guess who’s finally under 200 pounds? it’s meeeee

[crimeronan]

everyone needs to clap for me, the strongest person with the hardest life In The World*

*did all my PT and walking even though i have a tummyache. and feel like An Actual Slug.

[crimeronan]

this is not an endorsement at all bc i am aware of the Horrors Of Data Tracking, but my iphone's health tracking capabilities actually are really good for my specific disabilities -- it clocks when i'm limping, when i'm injured, when my gait is otherwise off, etc. i often have very little awareness of my physical state beyond "eh, i'm in some pain, same shit as always" so it's really nice to have a phone that will tell me "hi baby. you're gonna fall and wreck your entire shit sometime in the next six months. maybe fix that."

anyway my strides have almost doubled in length and my gait unevenness is down to under 10% (from 50-80% earlier this year). ya girl is Regaining Her Capabilities 💪💪💪