I'm working on getting back into shape

Elizabeth Templin McCamic

The last few weeks have not gone as planned. I was doing really well with my new routine (running plus extra DVD workouts). Then I caught a cold. And then a second cold. And I'm still working on bouncing back.

I've been surprised how long it's taken to get my energy back. I'm young and, thankfully, not sick very often, so when I am sick I never know how much to rest in order to shorten my recovery time. These colds hit me hard, so I feel like I'm starting over in some ways.

I know I can run; I just need my legs to catch up.

I'm on vacation this week, which does not help in terms of re-establishing a routine, but I'm hopeful it won't be long before running gets easier.