A Month In . . .

Well . . . it's been about a month since I started going to the fitness center in my neighborhood..   I'm proud to say I've been going most days that my daughter is in preschool and it's becoming a habit!  Some life stuff has prevented me from going every day, but it's progress and a HUGE step in the right direction.

Wednesday I had my worst workout since I began.  Less than 1 mile in I started having problems with my shins, my calves and my hips.  I slowed my walking pace down all the way to 2.7mph for the remaining 15 minutes I had on the treadmill.  I whined all over Facebook about how much it stunk.  I whined on the Heidi's @ Home Facebook page, I whined on Another Housewife's Facebook page and I whined on Twitter. I whined A LOT.

Finally, Jenniemarie from Another Housewife responded to my whines by saying, "Heidi  (said in my most serious mommy voice). Please get go get fitted for shoes. You don't have to buy them there. Just get fitted for what show is best for you and then you can shop around for price. Also get familiar with the term R.I.C.E. (Rest. Ice. Compression. Elevate.) I would suggest purchasing a pair of compression sleeves/socks-they really help. Make stretching a priority-trust me. Most importantly PLEASE, PLEASE do not compare yourself to anyone else. You kept moving for 45 MINUTES, celebrate it. Okay, stepping off my mommy soap box now."

Well . . . because I'm a compliant child I took Jenniemarie's advice.  I went and got fitted for shoes this morning.


I'll be upgrading from doing my workouts in these street shoes


to these actual running shoes!






I'm looking forward to them arriving and some pain free miles on the treadmill!