but my baby isn't so baby anymore. and I'm finding a routine. and I've decided that I need to get back into it. it's been too long. so you know what, I've finally embraced something that I've known for so long but didn't want to face: to get a workout in, I need to be an early AM exerciser.
you know what the trick was? finding something I don't mind waking up at 5:30a for. it turns out spin class has been the best thing for me and my drop foot self. it gets me up in the morning, it gets me moving. it's helping to strengthen my bum hamstring.
and you know what? my running is feeling a lot more normal because of it. it's starting to feel good again. I'm really out of shape, but I guess that's to be expected. it's a long road back, but I feel like I've put on my shoes and stepped out the door. I'm on my way.
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You can do it sister!
It can be incredibly tricky to find the right moment or stretch of time to fit exercise in your day when you are a mother. I fear that I need to embrace the same thing as you... the early A.M. Too bad Paul's school doesn't offer a spin class that early and too bad my sweet little nursing baby isn't completely predictable yet when she'll wake in the wee hours. Sigh...
But I am ever so happy to hear that what you've been doing has been helping your bum hamstring!!
You have always inspired me and you still do. You are coach, after all :D
Yep! Early AM is the only time for me {unfortunately because I also really like my sleep!}. If it doesn't happen in the morning it is not likely to happen that day! Glad spinning is working out for you!
Its hard for me too and I don't even have kids! I look up to you and I am glad you are getting back into it!
It really does get hard once you have kids and schedules. Dont' sweat it too much. It always took me about a year to get back into the full swing of things. Plus you had an added little setback! Yay for you!
good for you! i totally miss spin. our local gym stopped doing it, i changed gyms and they don't offer it.
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