~* Ash *~
Lu and I are not runners. We'll spin, swim, swing dance, and lift weights... just not run.
However, I've always been intrigued by running. It doesn't require any special equipment or a gym membership. All I need to do is strap on a pair of sneakers and go enjoy the fresh air.
Just two problems: 1) Running is boring; and 2) Running is painful. My lungs feel strained and my calves burn within the first five minutes. Give me kickboxing any day!
Inspired by about a dozen of our friends who've completed half-marathons and Ms. K who's training for a full marathon (woo-hoo!), Lu and I decided that maybe we should give running another try.
So we're doing a program called Couch-to-5K, which eases you into running by alternating jogging and walking cycles. We started Week 4 of the program today, and we love it!
Even though we didn't start out straight from the couch, we definitely find the program to be challenging and fun. Couch-to-5K really teaches you how to regulate your breathing and gives your body time to adjust to running. Before, I'd always started out too fast and too hard. I'd burn out, and then give up for another year (something about summer always brings out my annual urge to run).
Even though we don't want to become runners and don't even really have an end goal or a "final" race in mind, we've definitely found another great way to shake up our aerobic routine.
With that being said, Lu and I are going through our gym clothes like crazy. After our run, I mentioned that I had to go to the store today and pick up some more socks.
Lu said, "Cool. While you're there, can you get me some more t-shirts? Just the regular kind, size Medium. I usually get Hanes, but whatever you pick up is fine."
All of a sudden, my mind flashed to my mother buying my father's shirts, socks, and underwear. I think about all the sitcoms where the wife has to sneak her husband's holey briefs out of the drawer and replace them with new ones. This isn't funny anymore. It's true.... I realize that my father probably hasn't bought his own undergarments in over 45 years!
Is that how it starts? Is this where it's going?! This time t-shirts, then it'll be socks. The next thing you know, I'll be stuffing Lu's Christmas stocking with boxer-briefs. Noooooo!!!!
Okay, it's really not that deep. Lu has managed to buy his own things for the first few years of our relationship. Even though Lu isn't really bothered with a small hole or two in his sock, this is probably just a one-time thing.
Besides, I'll be at the store anyway. How hard is it to go to the men's section and grab some crew necks? This is not a pattern.... Right?
So we're doing a program called Couch-to-5K, which eases you into running by alternating jogging and walking cycles. We started Week 4 of the program today, and we love it!
Even though we didn't start out straight from the couch, we definitely find the program to be challenging and fun. Couch-to-5K really teaches you how to regulate your breathing and gives your body time to adjust to running. Before, I'd always started out too fast and too hard. I'd burn out, and then give up for another year (something about summer always brings out my annual urge to run).
Even though we don't want to become runners and don't even really have an end goal or a "final" race in mind, we've definitely found another great way to shake up our aerobic routine.
With that being said, Lu and I are going through our gym clothes like crazy. After our run, I mentioned that I had to go to the store today and pick up some more socks.
Lu said, "Cool. While you're there, can you get me some more t-shirts? Just the regular kind, size Medium. I usually get Hanes, but whatever you pick up is fine."
All of a sudden, my mind flashed to my mother buying my father's shirts, socks, and underwear. I think about all the sitcoms where the wife has to sneak her husband's holey briefs out of the drawer and replace them with new ones. This isn't funny anymore. It's true.... I realize that my father probably hasn't bought his own undergarments in over 45 years!
Is that how it starts? Is this where it's going?! This time t-shirts, then it'll be socks. The next thing you know, I'll be stuffing Lu's Christmas stocking with boxer-briefs. Noooooo!!!!
Okay, it's really not that deep. Lu has managed to buy his own things for the first few years of our relationship. Even though Lu isn't really bothered with a small hole or two in his sock, this is probably just a one-time thing.
Besides, I'll be at the store anyway. How hard is it to go to the men's section and grab some crew necks? This is not a pattern.... Right?
I love this post! I was expecting something about running, but it turned into... well, you know :)
Whether or not it becomes a pattern, I know you'll be so happy!! Blessings to you both :D