Agreed! I haven't ran in a while due to my weekend trip followed by a stomach virus. I need to quit making excuses, though, because I am busy for the next few nights already.
I did complete the Maybell challenge on Saturday, running sprints in the backyard of SIL's house while D2 was napping
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Me 38, WAW 30 D11 (former marriage) S2 T 8 years M 3 years BD 8/20/23 S 8/20/23
OMG!!! I just found this thread! I can't believe I have never seen this thread before.
One of the best things to come out of my WAW's A is my GAL strategy.
I ran my first half-marathon last October (3 months after D-day). At the time it was not consciously to GAL (I had begun training prior to D-day), but running has since become a passion. I use it to clear my head and as an excuse to get out of the house when I feel tense. Even better, my S10 is a bit chubby, so I run with him. It has brought us closer and is such valuable together time. I lost 15 lb, I feel great, I look wiry (!) and my muscles are starting to peek out from under the flab. I have contacted a personal trainer. I would like to be a fly on the wall when my W realizes how nuts she was to walk away.
As far as music goes - I'm not down, by the Clash, is one of my many anthems. Instant pick me up. Train In Vain, also by the Clash, is a close second. read the lyrics and you'll know why.
It is nice to post something that is about me, but not as related to my sitch. Again I can't believe I found this thread. I just wanted to share.
I love this thread too! I am now doing around 7.2k 4 times a week. My best time is 38 minutes. The difference in how I feel is amazing and becoming a bit addictive.
It's great for maintaining a pma!
Me - 44 Husband - 47 D20, S18 BD - Aug 2013 Moved out - Jan 2014 OW discovered Jan 2014
Still not seriously training on the road. I am more focused in the weight room. I've been a distance runner my whole life (although haven't really trained for it in several years) and would like to know what it's like to have some muscle for once! I still love running, though, and am running ~10 miles per week. I try to run them hard, though, not just always leisurely.
Me 38, WAW 30 D11 (former marriage) S2 T 8 years M 3 years BD 8/20/23 S 8/20/23
I'm now up to 8.6k 4 times a week, usually in about 47 minutes. Weather still not too bad at the moment but don't think I'll manage to run when it's icy.
It's great to get outdoors don't think I'd enjoy a treadmill.
Me - 44 Husband - 47 D20, S18 BD - Aug 2013 Moved out - Jan 2014 OW discovered Jan 2014
For those that use and enjoy treadmills: great! Especially LBS's with young children, they can run with the kids in the house. Some are even skilled though to read while on the treadmill. For me, though, if I'm going to run, it's going to be outside. Can't stand treadmills! Now that I'm an LBS with a D2 half of the week, there have been a couple of nights I kind of wished I'd had one. But normally I can work it into my day before I pick her up from daycare
Me 38, WAW 30 D11 (former marriage) S2 T 8 years M 3 years BD 8/20/23 S 8/20/23
