Look over there!
No, it can't be...but it IS! Jen updated her Daily Mile log to include a 'work-out' (in the loosest sense of the term) today!
Given that my doctor stressed walking as soon as possible and I do have of summertime 5Ks rolling around in my head, I figured I best get a move on. So, after Nick was all snug and asleep in his bed, Peter helped me change into my 'gear' and 20 minutes later, I was ready to hit the streets.
From my crocs (feet still too swollen for anything else) to having to wear Pete's jacket (the drains add that oh-so-elegant bulk that I simply must cover, for fear of everyone being way too jealous of their utter chic-ness), I was FLY. Oh, yes. I strapped on my GPS, we headed out the door, and 10 minutes later reached the bottom of the steps.
We set out on a cool, crisp evening, with the neighborhood still aglow with Christmas lights. Now, sure, I had to grab Pete's arm, a stop sign and a speed limit marker, but I did it. We reached the end of our main drag, turned around and headed back. I only had to stop those 3 times and managed to do a whopping .6 miles in 26 minutes!
Hey, baby steps, right? Well, no, a baby would have been miles ahead of me...but I did it and am not so exhausted or in pain that I can't try again tomorrow. Oh, and if you happen to be in our neighborhood and see what looks like a rather elderly woman shuffling down the street, grasping her husband's arm for dear life, throw her a thumbs up, will you? I bet I, I mean she, will really appreciate it...
You are a rockstar .. (but I DO wish you had taken a picture of your beautiful-ness!!!)
Posted by: Naomi | January 10, 2012 at 11:15 PM
That is fabulous! That is a fabulous accomplishment!
Posted by: Emily | January 11, 2012 at 12:53 AM
Way to rock it! Big Thumbs up coming to you from Moz!
Posted by: Nomads By Nature | January 11, 2012 at 01:13 AM
You're hysterical! And awesome! Go Jen!
Posted by: christy | January 11, 2012 at 08:05 AM
Wow, back walking so soon! You are amazing!!!
Posted by: Daniela | January 11, 2012 at 04:02 PM
This post did make me chuckle :) keep up the good work.
Posted by: Tree surgeons in london | January 17, 2012 at 06:28 AM
That is awesome!!
Posted by: Melissa | January 18, 2012 at 07:32 AM