4.2 miles~~out again!

Well, it has been a while since I've run.  For the last several weeks, Chris and I have been cleaning out half of our basement.  We have gone through boxes that we haven't opened in over 9+ years, and some haven't been looked at in over 15+ years!  It was a huge job, but it is done.  We now have purged, dumped, and stored all the stuff on the other side of the basement.  There was so much dust and grime and gross stuff, along with cute and memorable things like the girls' American Girl dolls, and My Little Ponys that were such a part of their lives. 

But doing this took a toll on me.  I was unable to run as much, and all the dust and stuff affected my asthma.  I have spent the last few weeks taking my inhaler more than I have taken it in years.  I think not being able to run also had an affect.  I believe that by running several times a week, I am able to keep my asthma in check.  Somehow, it strengthens my lungs or bronchial tubes, pushes out allergans, and just helps me breathe better.  Sounds weird, and of course I am not in the medical field, so who knows if that is right.  I do know I feel so much better when I run regularly.

So today was my new start (again).  After 2.5 weeks with no running, I went out today and got in 4.2 miles.  My watch wouldn't find the GPS, but that is ok.  I ran with my Skoras, my new favorite shoes.  I don't feel the rocks and such as I run, my feet are padded, and the stretchy outer just feels great.  My heel pain has disappeared since I've changed shoes too!  I plan on running tomorrow or Wednesday--I will not drop it again.

2 miles--walking

Chris and I have felt so blah without our running, so today we just hit the road and walked 2 miles.  We had things to talk about and figure out, so getting out in the fresh air and moving our legs was the way to do it.  I felt so good getting out and moving.  While we've been busy and moving things in the basement and such, it isn't the same as exercising and moving.  Now to run!