More Recovery Than A Wrist

 Other than the first 27 years of my life when I didn't know what a workout was,

I do not believe that I have ever had more than a week off from my workouts.

With surgery, splint, cast, and the first few weeks of wrist rehab,

I went 8-10 weeks without a really good workout.

Yes, I tried, but there was only so much I could do without jarring too much,

lifting too much,

or being in an unstable position.

On the Saturday after Thanksgiving,

hubby and I did our "Turkey Trot."

It was rough, but it was a start back into things.

We did 6 rounds of jog 2 minutes, and walk 2 minutes.

This week, I have started back at the beginning of the Couch 2 5K program.

The first week is a 60-second jog and a 90-second walk for 8 rounds.

I need to build my endurance and stamina back.

I also started back to more dedicated strength sessions instead of just cardio.

There is a bit of creativity involved to accommodate this weak, stiff wrist,

but it is good to be back.

I don't know how long the wrist rehab will take or how long it will be till I can use my 12 lb weights again,

but you have to start somewhere.

Right now I am rehabbing the wrist for 45 min to an hour 3-4 times a day.

I am "running" 3 times a week.

I am back to my workouts 5-6 days a week.

And when I am not rehabbing ...

there is the typical "woman's work."

But the house is fairly easy to keep in shape,

and I am keeping the meals simple and light after our holiday feasts.