Yes, this news is blogworthy. Christian does things outside with the boys all of the time, but this was the first time in at least two years that I exercised. I don't even know how long the trail is (maybe between two and three miles round trip?), but I walked the entire thing, and even ran a couple of times, while pushing Kaitlyn in the jogger.
My shoelaces kept coming untied (until I double-knotted them - I felt like a kid), and every time I felt really tired I would stop and feed Kaitlyn Kix cereal (what a great excuse, huh? Yeah, Kaitlyn really needs a snack so I had better stop.) I listened to music, breathed in the fresh air, and watched my boys ride the dirt trail next to the paved one I was on (Christian is a great teacher - he was helping them do little jumps on hills).
My legs felt like jello directly afterward, and felt stiff and sore yesterday, but guess what?
I felt good.
I felt like I may be able to do it again. And maybe even enjoy it.
I might actually get in shape this summer. Go me!
P.S. Happy 8th birthday to my oldest, Ethan!
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Woohooo Erin!
I will see your two years and raise you another 18 months.
I love it when I finally get to the point where thinking of exercising is kind of all right.
I do the love feeling of soreness after exercising. It's enough pain to feel good about what happened:)
Okay-let's majestic a pact- I so need to exercise too! Someone asked if I was pregnant yesterday :(
Good on you! I have run that trail, in the dark and in the light and it's beautiful both times. And who can deny those endorphins!
Everytime I exercise and hurt afterward, I think of the song "It hurts so good..." And I sing it, because that is such a good hurt. Good for you! I hope you actually do get fit this year. Nothing feels better.
Yay! Good for you, Erin! You know, I always think of you when I eat at Costa Vida. One day, we will have to break bread or tortilla together. hugs.
I'm impressed! If you keep it up, maybe I'll get lucky and some of that motivation will rub off on me.
Woo-hoo! I will live vicariously through your exercising ways. :)
you have inspired me... to think about exercising... at least.
WTG Erin! I love combining exercise with something fun like that -- makes it a little easier to get through if you hate exercising (as much as I do). It always makes me happy watching my kids riding their bikes and showing me "tricks."
Happy B-day to Ethan! I soooo need some exercise! Love and Hugs to you my sweet precious friend!
Good for you!
I have to say that I still hate it, but I look forward to it in a strange and twisted way. I think because I feel good and have a better day on the days I actually go run/walk.
Go Erin!! That's awesome. I reeeeeally want to be like that this summer. Like, enjoy being outside AND moving. I just wish the temperature was always right about 70 degrees (or lower) and I think it would be a lot easier...
Nice! OK, so I hate exercising. Hate it. I never get that euphoric high people talk about, I just feel yucky the entire time. BUT, after I had Eli I was determined to lose weight and tone up. I'm proud to say I've been doing the elliptical 5 days a week for a year and a half now. And yes, i miss days when I'm too exhausted or sick or something, and no, I'm not super skinny, but I'm shocked that me, and exercise hater, could do it. I guess I'm saying: If I can do it, you definitely can! Go you!
Hey Erin, where is your follow button, I would love to become one but can't quite figure out how?
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