I ran today

I ran today. It was nice. Despite the phlem-coated lungs and the tired self, I went a little over 20 mins. It was the most beautiful sunny day and felt invigorating to move! My cushy new adidas shoes were great cushion and as I ran I thought 'squeeze butt, squeeze butt.' My Chiropractor would be proud, and I think she is on to something because I notice a difference from walking & running with I focus on my glutes. Hopefully its just the tip of the ice berg. For now, I'll content myself with the occasional 20 min run.



After running I did my 'tribute to the psoas' class done by Tiffany on Yoga Glo. The first time I did this class about a year ago it opened up my entire world. A body part I knew little to nothing about was/is a big part of my back pain. Yet,I have neglected to take this class regularly.

Thus...my plan is as follows; every time after I run (at least for awhile) I do my 45 minutes psoas opening class. I hope this aids in recovery and enables me to run more.

If I woke up tomorrow and knew that I could never run again...

I'd be very very sad. But I'd be ok. Its something I've gone back and forth about. While being here in Oregon I've really wanted to run but it hasn't been a possibility since, towards the beginning of my visit, I threw my low back out.

A week or so ago, in my yoga class, my instructor said to think of something you are deeply grateful for and I had to choose my ability to move and do yoga. Yes, its incredibly discouraging and frustrating to have all these set-backs, but I'm still able to go through a super intense 60 or 75 min hot yoga class or hop on the eliptical and sweat it up. I am also able to pick up my not-so-teeny nephew and spin him around, or race him up and down the street.

So yes, running may not be something I can do again,to the extent I'd like, (or maybe I will!!!) but I'm super grateful for everything else I can do.

And...one day, maybe I'll run here ;)