Don't run on ice skating day

So, we decided as a family that in 2019, we would try at least 3 new things.

Today, we went for a free ice skating lesson. Other than Don, none of us had ever ice skated. I have to say, Cool Sports was great, and the $3 skate rental each was the best $15 investment ever. Those were the most challenging and rewarding 45 minutes on ice ever. Each of us were in a different group, except the boys who were together. I was with a very nice coach who immediately asked me what sports I do. When I said I ran, swam and played volleyball, she asked what about when I was younger. I said gymnastics and she said, "that's it! You have great balance and muscle. The gymnastics and running are definitely helping you here. You're picking up on this quickly." Meanwhile, my whole train of thought was, "Don't fall. You have to run 2 miles later. Don't get hurt." I managed to survive the full lesson with no fall, but I was tired. My feet were killing me and I felt muscles I didn't know existed. What a workout.

With another frigid day, I decided to wait until 3ish in the afternoon to go run the 2 miles planned for the day. What I should have done was read my coach's instructions first, before going out to run. His point? Consistency without injury.

First of all, I'm fine, except for maybe my pride.

I stayed with the 3:1 run:walk intervals, but it was a struggle to keep going the full 3 minutes. I was so tired. By 1.3 I was struggling. I was literally on the last 0.14 mile and tripped and fell for the first time ever while running - like 3 houses from home. I slowed my fall trying to recover but still hit funny - and my finger is either badly jammed or broken, and my wrist is likely sprained. Neither will stop me from running - but pretty sure volleyball and weights are both a no-go this week.

My mileage was 2.01, time 25:52, pace 12.53 min/mile with first mile 12:13 and second 13:34. I still feel like I'm moving as slow as molasses. I am not being very patient waiting on my body to get back into the groove and get back to 10-11 minute miles. A 30 minute 5K seems impossible these days.

Taking care of my wrist and pinky and hoping for the best. This is starting out to be a banner week for sure.