It’s been too long. An infection, treated with antibiotics, followed by a cold kept me from working out the last two weeks. I ran and did pushups yesterday for the first time after my hiatus. Not my best run ever but it felt good to be out and about again. I ran for twenty minutes. While my legs would have been happy to continue, my lungs were ready for a break. I experienced firsthand what a lapse in exercise diligence can do to one’s cardio endurance. Just another reminder that fitness takes time and must be done consistently. My fitness test is a short four weeks or so away which also serves as a good motivator.
I missed the April blog topic about music and what people listen too. I’m one of those non-music listeners. In fact, I prefer to listen to NPR in the car. I never have been one to run to music. I’ve always found ear buds annoying and trying to get the right music playing was just a distracter. I just take in the scenery and mentally get myself to the next point. To pass the time, I’ll purposely come up with a topic or problem and mull through it as I run. I’m not talking about anything of huge importance like rising gas prices or the nuclear reactor in Japan. But it helps me pass the time. I choose to look at running as a chance to relax and get away from my other responsibilities. Strange, I know, but it works for me.
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