Yes, I have been exercising

Thursday, June 14, 2007

Stronger everyday


My physical therapy is really proving to work. I feel that my legs are becoming strong, toned, healthy. They are becoming the sturdy solid base that will be my foundation for a new running program. Last Friday before leaving for my cottage, I had a PT session that was more like boot camp. I was doing
  • squats with weights on the bar,
  • walking lunges holding barbells,
  • leg presses with both legs and single legs, and
  • balancing moves on a wobbly board.
It was grueling, intense. I was sweating like a bull dog and, of course, I loved it.

I didn't get a chance to run while at my cottage but Jason and I did go on a 20 mile bike ride, which was fairly easy actually.

After work Wednesday was the prime opportunity for a detox run. I set up the ipod and ran for 22 minutes. It was still about 75 degrees at 7:00 and it was exhausting but I forced myself to push on through 6 songs. After that I did plenty of stretching and then my circuit of stretches/exercises for my at-home days of PT.

Today I feel refreshed. I am pumped for physical therapy Friday morning. It's a great way to start the weekend!

1 comment:

Blogster Ben said...

Way to go alexandra, and damn, 20 miles, seems like a lot i guess!