Tuesday, October 28, 2014

"A Hint of Progress"

Life is all about managing expectations isn't it?  As my body continues it's slow by inexorable downward spiral on the way to the ice floe, I can accept most of the changes.  Year after year I manage to set reasonable new goals, and feel good about working towards them.  What I find more difficult is when significant change happens suddenly.  And while I still don't understand what's going on with my body, I do believe that with a new set of expectations it's gonna be okay.  I still have some work to do, but today I felt a hint of progress.

Today's new normal was a slow but steady15 km run.   And although slow, I maintained the same pace throughout, and my heart rate was perfect.  The best part was that I didn't feel any tightness in my chest, and/or anxiety.

Game on!

run 15 kms, 5:27/km

"If you align expectations with reality, you will never be disappointed."---Terrell Owens

Love
Peter

1 comment:

  1. You know what really should put things in perspective for you? I'm what they call a "healthy young male", and I can't even bloody run 15km, let alone a slow 15km!

    You are amazing, and once you keep getting back into the exercising, I'll think you'll start feeling better about it all. Love you!

    Michael

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