Sehara told me I was being a baby and it was time to at least try running. I think it was a little self serving on her part however I put my running shoes on (and a pair of colorful running socks Bron sent me) and gave it a try. I was very tentative at first. I can definitely feel an ache in my right breast when I run but it is not too bad. I wasn't very fast either. I didn't want to bounce too much. I am kind of a "plodder" when I run anyway, so this was definitely a slow jog, but it worked. I also made an effort to keep my gait smooth.
We ran down to Healthwise and then on the trails past Healthwise. Fortunately the trails were dry until you got to the steep hill so we were not causing any damage and Sehara could run off leash at that point. The only time I was uncomfortable was on the small parts of the trail that have a steep decline -- I slowed down to almost a walk at that point because my gait made me bounce too much.
I got enough aerobic effect to break into a sweat (or was that the hot flashes). Either way, I felt like I was getting some real exercise. I know this will help me sleep better so it is worth it.
I wonder if you could bind yourself like they used to in the very old days? Probably would hurt too much. Well, I suppose you needed the exercise. As long as you didn't hurt too much afterwards, or the next day. Did you sleep better?
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