I’ve learned some things about myself via this fucking pandemic. You know how in my writing I often put “fucking” before the word “Nazis”? I’m ready to start doing that regarding this fucking pandemic. I did aerobic exercise, either running or cycling, seven out of eight days, then I took Sunday off, and I’m going for a bike ride this afternoon and probably again tomorrow. The distances weren’t anything like what I was doing 18 months ago, but at least the frequency is coming back.
Thanks for that article. There is such a thing as a fitness identity and it's possible to lose it. And it can be a struggle to find a new one. And your body change, you hate it and you hate yourself. During the last year I learned to be patient and kind with myself. Still working on that. But I have hope that with the vaccine things might start to open again so I can explore more fitness activities.
I think we're about the same age. I also came to fitness later in life. Did the Ironmans and marathons, and yes Boston. And yes, qualifying for that was fucking hard. Like you, Covid put it all on hold for me. Also like you, I want to get back into it but am struggling for motivation. Hang in there. Plenty of time left when life gets back to semi-normal. Someday it will all be fun again. Meanwhile rock on with your writing. You're an inspiration!
I have started back to walking regularly. It was hard at first. It's getting better.
Once I get acclimated to my new job, I'll be able to better schedule my walks. It's just been so difficult the last year.
My comic and book collection are amazing though.
Thanks for that article. There is such a thing as a fitness identity and it's possible to lose it. And it can be a struggle to find a new one. And your body change, you hate it and you hate yourself. During the last year I learned to be patient and kind with myself. Still working on that. But I have hope that with the vaccine things might start to open again so I can explore more fitness activities.
I think we're about the same age. I also came to fitness later in life. Did the Ironmans and marathons, and yes Boston. And yes, qualifying for that was fucking hard. Like you, Covid put it all on hold for me. Also like you, I want to get back into it but am struggling for motivation. Hang in there. Plenty of time left when life gets back to semi-normal. Someday it will all be fun again. Meanwhile rock on with your writing. You're an inspiration!
I hear you. Just getting an appointment for my first shot released so much anxiety I didn't even realize I was carrying.