I work out

Posted on February 24, 2012 by

I worked out yesterday.  That means I actually used the equipment in the fitness center at work.  I am NOT a workout kind of guy, but I need to get moving.

Softball season is fast approaching.  Last year, I played in 2 summer leagues and one fall league.  The whole time, I was suffering with some tendonitis in my right ankle.  It finally started feeling better in November.  That was the first time in the 11-or-so years I’ve been playing that I had chronic pain in my joints.

I know it is because I didn’t get into playing shape.  This year is going to be different.

I only worked out once, but I already feel a bit better.  I was kind of dreading getting into the gym, but once I was there, it was just fine.  While on the bike, I listened to some tunes while I checked my email and Twitter.  That was always my excuse why I needed to get home rather than staying late to get some exercise.  Pretty weak, huh?

I’ll be back in there again today, but going twice does not make a trend.  I need to do this regularly.  Not just getting ready for softball season.  Through softball season.  And after softball season.

Maybe it’s as simple as having some discipline.  Maybe there’s more to it than that.

What tips do you have to stay on your exercise routine?

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  • http://twitter.com/TheBashawBlog Eddie Bashaw

    Nice work Raun!! Keep it up. I ran 5 miles yesterday on a treadmill. I have 1 softball team to play on this summer and hopefully a half marathon to run in June. 

  • http://www.backyardlifeblog.com Raun Lauterbach

    Thanks, Eddie! I made it 2 days in a row. I went 5 miles on the bike yesterday. I’m feeling a little sore in my upper half from lifting on Thursday, so I thought I’d go for some endurance. At about mile 4, I started to feel the burn in my calves, but I pushed through that and finished strong. I’m feeling pretty good and am ready to see where it takes me.

  • http://www.thebootstrapcoach.com/ Josh Bulloc

    Keep it up, it takes a while to make a habit. Consider doing something not boring or have a really compelling goal (like a mud run). By the way, I love the “I work out” reference.

  • http://www.backyardlifeblog.com Raun Lauterbach

    Right now, my goal is to be “generally” pain-free during softball season. Last year was a real wake up call telling me I need to be more active. Even though I’ve only worked out a few times so far, I already have more energy and feel stronger.