I am currently enjoying my favorite Saturday morning activity: relaxing in my pj’s and drinking coffee. When I can, I absolutely love taking a morning to myself to sleep in or read/write, maybe go for a long walk. This morning it was sleeping in. I decided to start an intensive apartment clean last night (I’m talking scrubbing the tiles in my bathtub with a toothbrush kind of intensity) and was up until after 1:00 a.m. cleaning. So, before I continue the scouring today, I decided to stay in bed a little longer and now I’m paging through my latest Runner’s World magazine over this awesome late breakfast:
Perfection
The goodness pictured above is an omelette made with one whole egg, two egg whites, grape tomatoes, spinach and parmesan cheese with a little basil and garlic sea salt…all on whole wheat toast. Coffee + magazine makes it complete!
I am currently icing the bottom of my right foot because I’m pretty sure I’m developing tendonitis (grrr…). My running buddy, Amy, had an issue with it a few weeks before the marathon and, based on her symptoms, I’m fairly certain I have a case of my own. After a long run last Sunday, the outside of the bottom of my right foot started to hurt and, when I hopped on the treadmill at the gym a few days later, it took about 3 minutes for the same pain to return. I’m attempting to remedy the situation without a doctor first (I’m not saying this is a smart thing to do…but at this point I’m hopeful I can avoid it) so, I’ve researched some tips on treating it and we’ll see what happens. I really need some new shoes too, which I think is probably the main reason for the injury. For now, icing, Aleve, new shoes and possibly rigid orthotics are in order…
Until I figure this situation out, I’ll probably be spending a lot of time on the elliptical and may even dip into my work-out video archives. A few days ago, I pulled out Tae Bo II due to my little running hiatus. I used to do Tae Bo all the time in college and haven’t done it in years. I have to admit, I was a little arrogant about it. I mean, I just ran a marathon and I’m in much better shape than I was in college…piece of cake. Well, I was put in my place the next day when I woke up sore as hell. I may be able to run long distances…but, I guess I haven’t done too many full body aerobic work-outs in a while. My arms, back and abs are still feeling it three days later…you know how to work it, Billy Blanks.
Well, a friend is coming over tonight for dinner so it’s time to get back to the deep clean. I’m trying out a pumpkin goat cheese risotto recipe that Amy has highly recommended. As for my workout this week…
Today: An attempt to run…may end up paying a visit to the gym instead.
Sunday: Cycling class at the gym with Amy
Monday: Rest
Tuesday: Cross train at the gym (elliptical, stairs, arms, abs): 1 hour/ 1 1/2 hour
Wednesday: Book club in the evening…maybe some yoga before work (about 25 min.)
Thursday: Dare I spend another hour with Billy?
Friday: Another running attempt
Saturday: Bachelorette party out of town which will include lots of eating/drinking…better make up for it this week!
