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It's GREAT to be back to the gym!!

Week of 10/15/2012 - 10/21/2012

Jogging - 2
Biking - 2
Strength Training / Core - 1
Swimming - 3
Weight loss for week - 3
Total weight loss 13

I didn't realize just how much I missed going to the gym.  So happy that Rob talked me into joining Lifetime Fitness over the gym I was considering.  The swimming is making a huge difference with my foot.  I'm still experiencing the numbness however my flexibility in the foot and leg has increased and I haven't been getting the drastic soreness that I would experience off and on.

Despite only working out 4 days last week, I had GREAT workouts!  I bumped up the ChiRunning and moved forward with week 3 and had no problems.  I know there is a big difference between a treadmill and running outside but I have seen marked improvement in my speeds.  I have increased the incline to make it more realistic.

I'm so excited to be back on track and very happy that the weight continues to come off.  I've started to think about the 2013 triathlon season and am actually getting very excited about the possibility of being able to get back on course with my triathlon plans.  I got sidelined for the past couple of years but never gave up.  There were low moments and at times  I was worried that I would never do another triathlon but my life has changed drastically over the past few months.  I'm in such a better place in body and mind and while it was scary to walk away from what I knew it was definitely the right decision.  Life is so short, you have to stop thinking you will do this or that down the road and start doing it now!!!!

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  1. Joy WizziwaOctober 25, 2012 at 9:36 PM

    I'm so proud of you...and this is now officially my most favorite post. I feel like I should print out that last paragraph and hang it up on my wall. I can't wait to cheer you on...no matter what you do. I know I will see you cross many a finish lines....

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