Did February feel long to you? No? Just me? I think sub-zero temps have a way of making time stand still. But that’s all behind us now and spring is on it’s way….sooner or later. Before we welcome in March, in all it’s blustery, emerald glory, let’s open up the runfessional. Getting the runfessions out of one’s system is always a good idea.
As you read this, we are in Atlanta, visiting daughter #1 so it may be a minute before I get around to responding, but rest assured, I will. Ok ready to get started with runfessions for a short month that felt long? Let’s do it.
Runfessions for a Short Month That Felt Long
Since my hip diagnosis, I’ve been busy figuring out what sorts of workouts I CAN do. Because life is all about doing, rather than lamenting what you can no longer do. That said, it seems running is not completely off the table…yet. While I have not yet gotten a cortisone shot or consented to any other hip-related voodoo, there have been times when my hip has felt good enough to run. Said runs were carefully executed and in interval form, but it was pain-free running all the same, and for that I am grateful.
With spring comes decluttering and since I’m not running hardly at all, my drawers upon drawers of winter running attire have come into question. Do I really need so much stuff if I’m not going to be outside running all the miles anymore? While I continue to do plenty of walking outdoors, the layering game just isn’t the same. I runfess the jury is still very much out on this one.
I’ve been doing plenty of strength training at home lately and it’s no secret that I love it. In my opinion, strength and balance are everything as we age, especially. While I love color as much as the next person, I runfess I’d never considered a color scheme, per se, for my home gym. Then I saw that Pottery Barn, of all places, is selling kettle bells in tasteful, neutral colors. And here I thought my good old red ones were just fine.
Okay your turn: What have you to runfess? Would you buy workout equipment to match your decor?
I’m also linking up with Darlene, Michelle, Renee, Jenn and Zenaida, for Fit Five Friday.
Those kettlebells are very pretty, but I’d probably take a pass. Even though I’m all about color, I much prefer to wear my colors (not lift them, LOL). You are SO right in pointing out the layering game is very different in running vs. walking. It gets even trickier when you factor in biking…it’s much colder on a bike, even in “warm” weather.