Overdid it just a bit

[annathepiper]

I was stir-crazy and restless and wanting some fresh air, so I said to my beloved solarbird, "I want to walk down to Lake Forest Park!" Now, those of you who read my journal on a regular basis will know that it's a two-mile walk from my house to LFP and back again. This felt kind of ambitious given that I am Recovery Girl, but I resolved to turn right around and come home the moment I felt shaky. Dara was willing to watch over me as I did this, so we gave it a go.

The walk down to LFP was the slowest we've ever taken it, and I had to in fact consciously make myself take it slowly. But I did in fact make it. By the time we got down there, though, I really needed to sit for a bit--two or three times. It was nevertheless pleasing to be able to run all of our errands, get me a smoothie, and take a slow walk through the Farmer's Market.

The trip back was a bit more difficult, since I was tireder at that point. The weird part was that we actually went faster on the way back than we did on the way there, and I took a bit of a rest once on the way. Dara gave me raspberries, and took my hat and my vest off, and even finally carried my purse for me. The moment we got home I curled up on the couch, while Dara got me my mid-day meds and a bagel sandwich.

mamishka is here now and we're going to watch The Dead Zone as soon as risu gets to a good breaking point with the video game she's playing. And Meems has brought me the Serenity #2 comic book, too. I feel tired... but mostly in a good way, like I've had a long day of physical activity. By my current terms, I have. I'm going to be taking it very easy for the rest of the day.

Saturday miles: 0.1
Sunday miles: 2.0
Miles out of Hobbiton: 321.7
Miles to Rivendell: 136.3

Comments

[technoshaman.livejournal.com]

That'll happen... but it's OK. Only way to learn where your limits are. And you did it right, with the one that you love by your side, to be there when you need her.

It's good to see you going at it again, if slowly. Two miles is a lot farther than I managed the first weekend... more than double.

[annathepiper]

The entire exercise did wipe me out--but I'm pleased that I actually made it back to the house still under my own power. So although I overdid it, it wasn't severely overdoing it, I think.

And thanks for the continued well-wishes! :)

[pinkdormouse.livejournal.com]

Excellent progress there. Now relax!

Gina

[annathepiper]

Thanks! I did. Lots of resting yesterday, and lots of sleep--went to bed around 8:30, and didn't get up until 8 this morning.