It's been almost 8 weeks since my surgery. I never thought I would see this day! The aqua therapy and physical therapy has paid off (as well as the surgery). My leg and back are pain free. Yesterday at my last physical therapy appointment I hopped, skipped, jumped and ran on the treadmill for 2 minutes! Pain Free!!! I never thought I would hear myself say the words: "I ran". My recovery time for this surgery was a lot tougher than the surgery I had last year. It feels like I can start to move forward. Unfortunately during my recovery time for comfort I've done a lot of eating. When I was actively exercising/running I would get a runners high. I think that was a big help to keeping me on track with my eating. The endorphins gave me a comfort high. However when I feel stress and lack of control and running isn't an option I tend to gravitate to food. Food and the pleasure of eating it is something I can control. Unfortunately there is a down side and that is we
thanks for the info on the watch w/ interval beeps, sonya. i will probably go buy a timex ironman this weekend. i think they are on sale at penneys (or they were a week or so ago). i'd like a fancier one, too, but for now i just need the beeps. when i'm on the treadmill i listen to music so not sure i'd hear it. outside i don't use music because i want to be aware of/enjoy my environment. i can always ask for a fancy watch for christmas if i feel i need it. i do plan to make running a habit, but not sure i'll ever advance past 5K. but never say never, huh? i'm 59 years old and headed toward 60, so i'm testing my capacities for now.
ReplyDeleteLinda there is another.watch I've seen online - Jeff Galloways website? It's a watch that also vibrates. I can hear my watch beep even though I listen to my ipod when outside - I have the volume on low.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your new watch!