Fitness Goals & Ramblings

I am really trying to become more fit and set good examples for my children. Turning 30 has been rough on my body. Yes, I know I'm still young, blah, blah, blah... But, I have now birthed three children (one of which was in excess of 10 pounds and pretty hard on my body) and can see/feel the damage done. I realize my torso will never look or feel the same, BUT I've noticed a difference in my chronic back pain lessening! That problem alone will keep me active and working to get stronger. I still have bad days, and the pain will never be gone, but I tell myself that working out helps.

We have been Y members since last September, so it's been nice to use my portion of the membership on a regular basis now. With Chris taking another round of grad classes on top of his busy teaching career, the kids keep me busy during the weekdays. I consider myself very lucky to get 3 workouts in during a given 7-day week. That is another great thing about being Y members - free childcare (of course limited hours - IF they are ever healthy enough for us to actually utilize it!)

Last summer, four months postpartum, I participated in the aforementioned 3K run/walk charity event in my city. I jogged/walked it in 22:21, and it was a lot of fun! There were about 700 people ages 4-76 who participated. Last year after participating in this street run, I experienced terrible low back pain for several weeks. My chiropractor told me that it was likely due to running on the hard cement after birth when my body was trying to shrink back to normal and my bones were trying to settle in their normal positions. I quit running at that point because I was in so much physical pain. Seeing the race results, I have a goal this spring to run the 3K in 17:00. I know it's not far but a personal goal of mine that I can build on. Who knows...maybe I can even lose 6 or 7 pounds! It feels great to get back into an exercise routine! I'm no longer a nursing momma so my body feels wonderful. One day I hope to try the 10K run...and with my hubby!