Building it back up

I'm really glad the weekend is here. Not only was april hard on me physically, it was a rough month at work too. It was my first month doing some new processes and its very complicated. It was a major learning experience complete with screw ups on my part, but I'm trying not to feel too badly about it because those who came before me screwed up at first too. And once I know the right way to do something, you don't have to tell me twice. Yesterday I was so mentally burned out after a very busy week. I'm so glad to be exercising again, it's really making me feel better despite all the stress. Exercise is a great stress reliever for me, and the sense of accomplishment that comes along with dominating a workout is a great mood booster.

May 3rd - Today's workout

Plain and simple. No big machines, just weights, a pullup bar, and my own body. Maybe some resistance bands if I'm feeling crazy

I just got back from my 4 miles. I'm amazed at how cool it is here still... 55 degrees and cloudy? However, please don't misunderstand... I am not looking forward to the sweaty hell that is the Southern summer. Just amazed that it isn't hotter here yet.

This run was hard. Harder than it should be, is what it felt like. I felt so dang slow!!! In reality I don't think I was, but in my mind I keep forgetting I've missed out on a month of running and I can't expect to be faster than I was in march. Ah well. The hard work was worth it, I feel pretty good now. Stretched and iced my back to keep it happy too.

May 4th - Sweaty Me

Yep, I'm sweaty even though you can't really tell. This is right after finishing the 4 miles. I get ridiculously red faced when I run.

Headed out to run some errands. Got a $10 off for Dicks Sporting Goods so I think I'll pick up a pair of running shorts. I only have one pair that I really like, and that sweaty Southern hell summer is coming...