I’ve Got The Runs

by Alison Friedman in Mommy's Musings

I hate exercise. I hate sweating. I hate ruining my hair. None of this is news.

But here I am, three days before a race.

That I’m running.

Voluntarily.

I know. I don’t even know who I am. So here’s the thing: I think in order for me to get really fit and be at peace with my post-baby body (I love Madelyn, but really? Did she have to vacate and leave her foreclosed home in saggy shambles?), I have to get serious about cardio and since I’m not joining a gym and I don’t generally like machines, I’m using equipment I already own: my feet.

I’ve done wel with with boot camp, losing inches and gaining strength. I think, though, that the added cardio of running homework will be the finishing touch on my healthier lifestyle.

I’ve been using RunKeeper on my iPhone to track my runs. I also listen to Howard Stern as I run because, let’s face it, he’s my kind of entertainment, and he’s not as predictable as my own music is. The only necessary tool I’ve been skimping on is my shoes. After almost a year of boot camp, I’ve worn out my Saucony shoes that I bought at Marhsalls because they were under $40 and they were pink. Ya know, because those are excellent reasons to buy exercise shoes. Well, they are if you’re not serious about performing and staying healthy! Which I wasn’t… until now.

Everyone told me to sign up for a run. I’ve never understood why I’d have to sign up to run when I can run for free on my own. But I wasn’t doing that. So I needed the commitment of knowing I have to show up to an appointment that cost a few handfuls of dollars.

Last night, I signed up for a 5k race on Thanksgiving morning that’s near my house. That’s right. I signed up four days before the run. I’d been thinking about signing up since I heard about it last month, but kept giving myself stupid goals like “If I go a whole day without eating carbs, then I’ll do the Turkey Dash,” or “If I can run a total of ten miles this week, then I’ll do the Turkey Dash,” but I never did any of those goals and I still hadn’t signed up for the Turkey Dash. I think I was afraid to sign up because I didn’t want to risk hurting myself or feeling sick or failing the race. But then I decided that crossing the finish line in any capacity is more than I’ve ever done since I’ve never crossed a finish line before. I plan on crossing that finish line even if it’s with a siren and flashing lights in the back of an ambulance. I decided I wouldn’t worry about my time or my pace. I wouldn’t compare myself to others.

I needed go all Nike on myself and just do it.

So a few clicks on the web site later, I’m a runner.

At boot camp this morning, I ran over a mile, made decent (for me) time, and didn’t feel like 100% crap (maybe just 60%) except for my left second toe which felt like 862% crap. My big toe was rubbing on it and I was starting to swell and blister. If that was only after a mile, I didn’t want to think about the status of my toe after 3.1 miles on Thursday. I knew that my pink shoes from Marshalls were to blame so I got myself to an actual running store for thorough measuring and fitting.

After a few sample walks and runs, the salesperson analyzed my step and now I have real running shoes that will actually do me favors instead of just look pretty. Good news: They’re good looking too! So now I’ll literally be hot to trot!

I’m still nervous about my race, but I’m hoping that I’ll be able to enjoy the experience and allow myself to get addicted like so many others claim after they’ve started running. I guess there are worse things to be addicted to. Like carbs. Oh sweet, sweet carbs.

I’m really looking forward to the finish line so I can experience the feeling of completing a race and seeing my two favorite people in the world at the end!

  1. 4/14/2025 10:37 PM

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  2. 3/26/2025 9:16 PM

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  3. 3/24/2025 11:50 AM

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  4. 3/24/2025 11:04 AM

    Leap performance and bone mineral density are just some
    of the various benefits of deadlift and Romanian deadlift workouts.
    Nonetheless, it could be very important notice that harm prevention and rehabilitation must also be a precedence in phrases of power training.
    By following the right form and avoiding widespread errors, people can maximize the benefits of those workouts and prevent any potential accidents.

    It is essential to begin with lighter weights and steadily improve the burden as one
    turns into more comfortable with the exercise.

    It is performed by standing with your feet hip-width aside, knees barely bent, and again straight.

    You will then decrease your torso by bending at the hips, preserving your
    back straight and core engaged. Decrease the load till you feel a stretch in your hamstrings, then return to the beginning position.
    When comparing the two workout routines, it may be very important consider individual
    goals, training focus, and biomechanics.
    The seated cable row is a seated compound rowing exercise,
    and you’ll want to make use of a weighted horizontal cable machine with a bench
    and footplates. I love how this move engages and stretches your lats and rhomboid muscular tissues between the shoulder blades.
    Seated cable rows mild up your traps, and you’ll really feel it in your biceps,
    triceps, and forearms. Changing up the type of your
    deadlifts is important to maintain your fitness well-rounded,
    Khan says. Variations allow you to emphasise different elements of the exercise.
    For instance, you get to house in on the adductor
    muscles when doing a sumo squat, or hit the hamstrings extra hard when doing Romanian deadlifts.
    Nonetheless, they secondarily engage the erectors, forearm flexors, calves, and adductors.

    Use this as a simple method to see every move’s advantages and the conditions they’re greatest for.
    But if you don’t have a barbell, you also have the option to
    make use of dumbbells, kettlebells, or just maintain weight plates in your hand.
    The Romanian deadlift requires a lighter load as
    much less muscle mass is used. This is as a outcome of
    biomechanics during which the quadriceps are considerably eliminated.
    When you first begin doing deadlifts, you could be a bit stunned
    whenever you wake up the subsequent morning and your higher back is sore.

    As the lifter begins to carry the barbell, the movement should be driven by the legs and hips, with the again remaining neutral
    throughout the carry. It is essential to have interaction the core and keep
    a strong grip on the barbell to ensure proper stability and control.
    Deadlifts build core stability, gripping strength and many alternative muscle teams in your posterior chain such as your back,
    legs, shoulders, and arms. With stronger glutes, hamstrings, and better core energy,
    you’ll have more explosive power and endurance, improving general athletic
    performance.
    The Romanian deadlift was named after the Romanian weightlifter Nicu Vlad,
    an Olympic medalist. After training his clear and jerk, Vlad had been noticed
    performing these flat-backed deadlift-like workout routines.
    Specifically, we will be diving deep into the main variations between these
    two workouts, such as which is best for power coaching,
    hamstring improvement, and aesthetic objectives. Whether Or
    Not you’re looking to pack on muscle mass or build power,
    the deadlift is a great exercise to add to your routine.
    Begin gentle and hold the weights close to your physique as you decrease them down your shins.
    The first thing to discuss are the primary variations between Romanian deadlifts
    and standard deadlifts.
    Priorities change, and as you transition from being a beginner to a extra skilled lifter, you
    could wish to try totally different exercises. That method, you’ll be able to get pleasure from all
    the advantages of those two nice movements. So, select the exercise that hits
    the muscle tissue you need to emphasize. The movements
    are so comparable that you are in a place to do both exercise with no matter
    gear you’ve available. In contrast, they’re ramrod straight in the course of the stiff-legged
    version. In many instances, both workout routines will assist
    you to obtain your health objective. Reaching this often means selecting between two or more related workout routines, similar
    to chin-ups vs. pull-ups, push-ups vs. dips, or squats vs.
    lunges.
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    Let’s break down the differences between these two essential lifts—and how to choose between them for
    your training. You will be able to lift more weight with the
    deadlift vs Romanian deadlift. The Romanian deadlift was rated as certainly one of my high deadlift progressions to
    take your carry from a beginner to advanced stage.

  5. 3/4/2025 7:08 PM

    Your point of view caught my eye and was very interesting. Thanks. I have a question for you.