Monday, December 29, 2008

Establishing a rhythm

I know everyone is anxiously awaiting the reveal of my 2009 tentative schedule, but that's going to have to wait a few more days because I'm still working on it. Don't hold your breath if you are looking for news of going long. I won't be racking up excessive mileage, but I do plan to have an injury-free year and loads of fun.

Anyway, I feel like I'm in a training rhythm again. I did a 4 miles easy solo run on Saturday. Husband and I ran 3.5 miles easy together on Sunday. The first two were with Bandit. That was fun. Knee is still holding out, so that's good news.

This morning I did upper body, core, and stretching at the gym. Unlike last week, it was basically empty. Maybe everyone is back to work? Whatever the reason, it gave me opportunity to snap another Gym Queen photo.


This is my last week of knee rehab. I'm ready to move on to some new exercises. I was able to establish an appt with Trainer Guy tomorrow morning with focus on lower body. Exciting stuff.

On the way home, I tossed a registration in the mail for Husband & I to do a local 5K on the 11th. That one is definately just going to be for fun. It is also aimed at keeping my running legs "tuned up" during the winter months.

For the record, I'm planning to return to the pool as well as cycle commuting in February. Probably won't do much of either of those in Jan, nor have I done much of it in December. But it was a conscious choice, not an oversight.

I'm feeling good about all of this. 2009 is going to be a good year. :-)

23 comments:

  1. Way to go Gym Queen. 2009 will be great. Your teaser about having a healthy, fun year is what it is all about.

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  2. 2009 will definitely be a great year and it sounds like you're off to an awesome jump start with your plan to cycle commute in Feb.!

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  3. Great gym queen shot! I can't wait to read about your 2008 plans!

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  4. Everybody is holding back so they can flood the gym with New Year's resolutions :-)

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  5. Yeay for successful knee rehab!

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  6. An injury free year sounds like the very best kind.

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  7. Glad to hear the knee is doing much better. Love the pic!

    How's the knitting coming along? :)

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  8. Love the Gym Queen shot. I'm thinking the gym might be a tad more crowded next week. Your 2009 goal/plan of injury free sounds like a winner to me!

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  9. Whooohooo - here is for an awesome 2009! You are on the roll! :-)

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  10. Way to go Gym Queen! I am so excited for 2009!

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  11. Rock on,Gym Queen!

    Your 2009 will be great!

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  12. It WILL be a good year - happy new year to you!

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  13. Yes, i agree 2009 is going to be a great year for all of us runners!!

    You look adorable in that photo!!!

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  14. It is going to be a good year!
    A fresh page; another beginning.
    I love this time of year (except for the weather.)
    Happy New Year to You!

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  15. Yay for the knee doing well. Sounds like 2009 will be a great year for you!

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  16. Glad the knee is behaving, 2009 will be a great year for the Gym Queen! :D

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  17. Can't wait to read about the 2009 plans!

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  18. wooo hoo Gym queen! :)

    I'm glad your knee is holding out, and am looking forward to the 2009 schedule...hmmm...maybe I should do a new years planning session too :)

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  19. Love the gym queen pic! I am glad the knee is doing well :)

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  20. Glad to read the knee recovery is almost over! That must feel good.

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  21. I have been the same way with swimming...I needed a break from it and I am glad I took one. Happy New Year!

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  22. Nothing worng with doing some events to have fun :-)

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