Pilates!

I rode my mountain bike about an hour to a pilates class. I signed up for a monthly gym membership. Now if you know me, you know gyms aren't really my thing. I'd much prefer exercising outdoors, alone, surrounded by nature and feeling the wind through my hair and the sun on my skin. But, I really want to strengthen my core and crunches on the exercise ball just aren't cutting it. Well, they might if I did it everyday but when I run a lot I skimp on other exercises. It was fun riding my bike to and from the gym. I dressed much to warm though- it's 77 today! And, there was the one lady busily texting that sped right in front of me, as I was starting to cross a cross walk, stopping in the cross walk to turn right. I had to hit the brakes to avoid her. She did roll down her window and apologize... and I just told her it honestly scared me and she may want to think twice before texting and driving next time. What I really wanted to say, and mumbled as I rode off, I won't go into here (as I think my children read this blog) PLEASE, please, people don't text and drive. She had no reason to love me but most of you reading this blog love me- the person you might hit has lots of people who love them. I took a little less crowded road on the way home;)

Anyway, I arrived at the gym early and so I did a little bit of weights. And, that great machine that works your inner thighs. Pilates was awesome and difficult. A lot of the exercises were stretches that felt fabulous. This is only my second class, ever. Some of the moves kicked my butt (or should I say abs) again- although I can tell all that running has helped my core some because I could do some things I couldn't a year or so ago. I did have to just laugh at myself on a couple things! Everyone was very friendly. I'm hoping I can make it to most classes (they are M/W/F).

I walked on a gravely path for 10 minutes again, trying to heal my PF. Heal, heal, heal. The massage Monday night did help, and every day it is feeling a little better. But, still very sore when I first get out of bed.

Today's Exercise:
Ride about 2 hours (forgot my gps again!)
Pilates class 1 hour
Biceps (25 w/ 5 lb weight, 2x25 w/10 lb weight), triceps (25 w/10 lb weight), and shoulders (12 w/5lb weight)
Inner thigh machine (50lbs)