More Exercise?
In addition to my swimming, I have decided I’d like to add running to my routine. Leigh introduced me to Treadmill Trainer which I’m going to give a go, but I have a fair pit of preparation to do first. Like finding time to fit it in.
I looked at my schedule and decided that if I was going to do this it would have to be in the mornings. Which would mean changing my sleeping habits. Miss Moo is sleeping well, but I’m not going to bed until midnight, and crawling out of bed when Hubby leaves for work at 7:30. Because he leaves then, I’d have to be back by 7am. So up at 6am leaving plenty of time for a 30-40min walk and be back before Hubby leaves for work.
So, going to bed at midnight, and getting up at 6? Not working so well. This week I’m going to start going to bed earlier. 11pm at the latest. Then next week 10:30. This week I’m going to be up by 7am and next week 6:30am.
I guess what I learnt from swimming was that starting small and building up is the way to go. I can’t imagine ever lasting if I’d started swimming 3 times a week straight up. Same goes for walking/running. As I’m already swimming Monday, Wednesday and Friday, I’ll focus initially on Tuesday and Thursday mornings. Not this week (obviously 
) but next Tuesday I want to be out the door and walking for at least 20 minutes and back by 7am. From there I can increase the number of times a week I walk and the amount of time I walk. After a couple of weeks I can try the Treadmill Trainer, and see how it goes.
I might be competing in that triathalon yetÂ
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I’m exhausted just reading about your routine!
When are you going to fit the cycling in *hehe*?
I came across a book last week that also might be interesting Running Made Easy. Looks quite good, trying to find a copy in Australia.
Good luck with your plans! I know how hard it can be to try and change your bed time after so long.
I’m with Jayne. Although I am hoping I can get back to the gym next week (toes willing *fingers crossed*)
Good luck with your change of routine and new addition.
You go girl!!!!
Jayne - I’m exhausted doing it
but it is fun (so far) and that makes all the difference
Leigh - Cycling will start as soon as I can convince Hubby to get my exercise bike from the in-laws house. That will probably be an evening activity. If only I could find a spot for it in front of the tv….
Bettina - good luck with the gym. I wish I had the time/money/opportunity to go to the gym, although I’m looking at just going for a class on Sunday mornings for some variety.
Thanks Lightening