Here it is ... I completed my first run post surgery. It was an easy 35 minute run/walk and I felt great. I will admit I was nervous when I first started. I didn't know what to expect. However, as the minutes passed by the nerves disappeared and I felt like I could have run for ever!
I didn't want to over do it on my first time out but I was quite surprised at how well it went. For a while it will be easy runs until I can balance distance with nutrition. Understanding what my body can handle and what it can take in during endurance training is so important.
So what will I do today ... I am going back and forth between another run or a swim. I haven't decided yet.
Back to work tomorrow...I have to set my alarm...ugh! Just kidding I really do want to go back to work.
So many more adventures ahead ... stay tuned!
This started as a place to share my training for my 1st 70.3 Ironman. It then became a place I shared my struggles with my weight and fighting Type 2 diabetes. Over 5 years ago it became a blog sharing my journey as a post bariatric surgery athlete. Since 2016 I have completed 4 full marathons, three 70.3 distances, and my first Ironman Lake Placid. Now I am back to share my training for my 2nd Ironman, my struggles with low iron levels and my continued fight with my weight.
I just started reading your blog. Thanks for the updates. Your journey is so inspiring. I figured it could help me to read about your routine because I am afraid to try to run, after re-injuring my foot, ankle and knee. Thanks to you, I will try again with the walk/run. I have to admit, I may just turn out to be a walker....
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