My Journey With Weight Loss – A Successful Recovery Week

Last week I opted to take a full recovery week. That meant heading up to our trailer with my husband and just giving myself some time to physically and mentally recover. I get that the physical recovery is pretty obvious but there was also some mental recovery needed as I had gotten myself all worked up as the 1/2 marathon approached convincing myself that I couldn’t do it. I also didn’t think I could do a recovery week and neither did my husband. Much to the surprise of both of us I managed to pull it off and by time I got home I felt absolutely great and ready to get back to work.

Yesterday was my first run in a week and I was a bit concerned about how it was going to feel. I decided on a nice easy 5k (ok really, when I say 5k the route along the promenade actually works out to 6k) and the rain held off for me so it was quite comfortable. Strangely I was about a 1/4 of the way into the run and I thought, hey, this feels pretty good. As a matter of fact except for that last kilometer that involves running up a hill the whole run felt good. I noticed that my legs weren’t tired and I didn’t have to make any effort talking myself into continuing. On top of that I managed to get out for a few walks later in the day.

Today I decided to spend the day walking. It was great weather for it for the first 2 walks with the temperature relatively mild. The 2nd walk was really enjoyable as it was along the promenade which was really busy with families and I do love seeing that. I got in a 3rd walk this afternoon and it was a bit warmer making that hill at the end more challenging but still I got ‘er done, 30k steps and 20km walked today. My legs feel strong and other than being quite sweaty at the end of the last walk I am feeling great. I figure I can get in an 8 and 10k by the end of the week and then I will be completely back to normal.

I now realize that taking a recovery week was really good for me. Now, I am again enthusiastic and ready to run!