Gymsanity

• I'm not sure if I've mentioned that my trainer left me.  OK, it wasn't me personally.  He moved to another town for another job.  As far as I know, it was nothing personal.  I have not picked up a new trainer.  I figure I have enough of a repertoire for now.  Maybe I'll find a new trainer in the fall or when the things I'm doing stop working.  I'll wait for the inevitable plateau. 

• Longer locks mean sweat now drips and swings off my hair.  Very cute.  I swear I sweat like a guy.  Nothing delicate about me at the gym.

• I've taken up running again.  I'm still a treadmill runner in order to protect my legs from shin splints.  There is just nothing better than running.  It provides quick results, a great sweat, and a runner's high.  I'm not sure why I occasionally give it up.   
  

• I bought new running shoes over the weekend.  I wore them yesterday and although they felt great, I managed to rub huge blisters on the arches of both feet.  I stopped mid-run to put band aids over the blisters but the band aids did not seem to help.  The blisters were twice the size another mile later.  After giving up on the run, one of the trainers came over and helped me tape my feet so I could move around the gym without hobbling.  Sadly enough, he then had to write up an incident report as if my new shoes were somehow the gym's fault.  The blisters are a tad better today but one has not popped and may rule out a run tomorrow.  Looks like I'll be on the evil stair climber tomorrow morning.  Dangit. 
  

Comments

[The Wyldth1ng]

Whenever I have blister I pop them, then insert super glue in space between the skin. Then, of course, add pressure for about thirty seconds. Walla! Good as new!

[Songbird]

I'm sort of sorry I read that, Wyld.

[LadyBurg]

Wyld! No you do not!? Really? I'm just not sure I can go there.

[The Wyldth1ng]

Not that I am trying to be pushy, but it has been awhile since you have posted.

AYOK?

(Are you okay?)

[Mrs. M]

Ick about the blisters...

While I'm thinking about it, do you know about putting the treadmill at a 1% incline so you don't kill your knees? Apparently, a flat treadmill is really more like a downhill run. (Also, there are some FABULOUS rail trails nearby if you want a gentle-on-the-shins run while you're enjoying the gorgeousness of outside. And if you want a very slow running buddy, let me know!)

[LadyBurg]

Wyldth1ng - thanks. I really appreciate that you asked. I'm fine. Just having a hard time blogging lately. I need to get on the ball!

[LadyBurg]

Mrs. M - yes, I always put the treadmill on 1% incline. My trainer told me to do that so I believe you are right. Its better for you. I would be interested in running some some outdoor trails with you. I doubt you are slower than I am.