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IT Band
Mid-day yesterday (after my Couch to 5K post) my right IT band began hurting. I spent the evening attempting various contortions to stretch, massage, and strengthen it. It’s better today, but not yet 100%. I felt somewhat guilty about not doing any physical activity but it seems a little rest has paid off. I overate yesterday as a…
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I bought ze uglee shoos
(and the cute little anti-blister socks) I’m not hiking in these, but I need to strengthen my feet for this trip. I’ll likely walk short amounts with them first and then graduate to longer distances and some running.
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Started Couch to 5K
We have two dogs: Moey (MoJo) and Shelti (cleverly a sheltie). Shelti is older (13+) and has a bit of arthritis. Moey is a white fluffy shepherd mix. A and I took the two of them out for a walk last night. A has an athletic build but a video game mind. He and his sister D recently got a…
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A very good place to start.
I need to be in tip-top physical (and mental) shape for my Grand Canyon trip in the later half of May. Here are my stats: 168 lbs as of 3/15. I don’t have a scale so I depend on the one at the gym. I’m about 5’5″. Emotional vegetarian. Strong walker. Working towards a modified…