I had a good day at school. Worked with first grade all day, and it is good to see some innocence in the students. I keep telling myself if I can't just make a difference in a few I have done my job. These kids sometimes drive me to almost insanity, but then I stop myself, what are they really going through? It is a lot that I couldn't even handle as a 25 year old let alone 6-12 years of age. They are just seeking approval, attention and love. I need to continue to remind myself of that to better myself as a teacher.
I also signed up for wander Indiana with three other teachers today. It goes for several months and the winner goes to the team with the most miles. You get miles in many different ways. Mile for mile on running, biking, swimming, and what the elliptical trainer reads as mileage or any equipment for that matter. You also get miles for circuit training and classes. It will be fun and exciting and keep me continually motivated. I had to be weighed in and measured and I do not like this. I try not to get on the scale because I can become obsessive with it and that is not healthy. I go by the fit of my clothes because my muscle tone changes for what I am training for. However, I was pleased where my weight was so it wasn't a disaster, haha. It was a little lower than I thought but my cardio is up pretty high for this time of the year plus I have stopped lifting heavy.
Ok enough venting, I went to the gym after school. I was motivated to workout and nervous to test my foot. I started with 15 minutes on the bike then hopped on the tread and ran 5.25 miles at 7:45 pace. This felt very relaxed and easy and never felt my foot. Hmmmmmmm, taking it easy may actually help with recovery?! Its only taken me 5 years. I wanted to go longer but that wouldn't be smart...remember SMART TRAINING! After my run, I got back on the bike for 30 minutes. I felt good today and am excited about my foot. Maybe I shouldn't have dissed the treadmill. It is obviously giving me the slight cushion my foot needs. I am on day 9 of new shoes and orthodics. They say it takes about two weeks for the pain to go away. It probably would be totally gone right now if I would have taken complete time but it is getting better.
I am also excited for an evening with my family with coffee Grey's and Private Practice...and okay I can't lie... I want a snow day! I'm a child at heart!
Again, pleas feel free to post advice, comments, or take my workouts and try them out. I am always looking for gym partners!! Happy Training!
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