New Experiences, Sore Muscles

My body is feeling stronger. But sore. Really sore.

On Friday, I took my first spin class in over a decade. Rock music blared on the speakers, I was drenched in sweat, the instructor was awesome, I had a buddy next to me to show me how to use the bike and I was sore for days after. So that must mean I'm doing something right.

I'm still working through my Couch to 5K on the track. Well ok, I completed Day 2 of the program yesterday. I was so sore from spinning I couldn't think of running any sooner.

But I'm already seeing improvements, however minor. It took me a bit to figure out the phone app. Now I get it. The program only tracks the distance you are actually running. Walking doesn't count. So on Day 2, I jumped from running 0.3 miles to 0.77 miles.

Baby steps, but I'm proud all the same!

And to my sister Kim, thanks for mentioning Couch to 5K. I'll be a 'real' runner someday!