What to do now??

Well, as many of you know, my infamous running partner is out of commission for a while. Dusty was diagnosed with a cataract, which for only in being two years old, was quite a shock for Jon and I. I was just getting ready to get into a schedule with running, work, school and life but have now a setback.

Dusty has another one growing in his right eye, but the one in the left was blocking his whole vision. It really surprised me because he is so full of life. Always ready for everything.

Dusty went in to the vet on Tuesday night. He had the cataract removed the Wednesday. I was on pins and needles all day and finally relieved when I got phone call saying everything went really well. Dusty was doing good, was very sweet and a favourite with the staff.

He had to stay with them until Friday to monitor his progress. We went through the aftercare with the vet. Dusty has to have 16 drops a day and 4 pills a day. After explaining that we have to keep him calm, the vet said "I'm going to go get him, but he is going to go mental." Luckily for us, Dusty was a bit subdued but excited to come home. He could only be let out on a lead for a potty break and has to wear that lovely soft collar you see in the picture.

So now we have had the first followup appointment, where they said everything is going well. He can see (thank you God!). Overtime the drops will be reduced and so will the pills. He has been very patient and cooperating more than you could ever expect. We can take him out for very short walks.

Our running plans have been put on hold because this is a very serious operation and so Dusty cannot be very active until everything settles, which could be months. We have to keep him as calm as possible. So that means I cannot go for a run because he gets very worked up when I go without him. So I have decided along side a new plan that I have, I will be doing videos for working out, yoga and pilates that I have. If Davina looks that good, why can't I?

I am very happy that the surgery was successful and if the running has to be put on hold so Dusty can get better, I am fine with that. We will have other runs. I may try to squeeze in a run with DT at work then (for the record, Dusty is faster than DT but he will do :).

I am hoping that we will be able to run in the Newmarket Heath race together in May or the 10k in July that they hold. I know that he loves it and I haven't signed up for anything yet. His rehabilitation is the top priority.

Kimx

Ran today!

Left it a bit late so had to go for a quick one! Really enjoyed it and was able to say 'Good Morning' to my father-in-law on his way to work.

I missed yesterday but you know what its like the first day back to school, nothing happens on time. I couldn't find my keys for work and after being away for 2 weeks, its hard to trace your steps bur found them today, the last place I looked, where I lock up my bike. If I took my bike yesterday, I would have found them! Oh well, I got them back.

How is your resolutions going?

Janathon is here!

As with everyone else, I have a few New Year's resolutions and one of them happens to be to get back into the swing of things and get back into my running. There is no better time than Janathon.

Janathon is a great way to motivate you to get moving. You just have to run or do some sort of exercise and blog about it. Its nice to have a community to support your efforts.

Amongst getting back into running, although I have not signed up for any events at the moment, I am going through a detox as well. I am not just going through a detox for my body, I am also detoxing my life and my house but lucky for you that is on another blog.
I just thought it would be good to clean out the system and help us (Jon and I) be a bit healthier. I got a steamer for Christmas from Jane and looking to use it as much as possible even though Jon says that the vegetables taste too healthy. I also wanted to help lose the weight after Christmas and my inactivity before.

I would also like to work in some strength training a couple of times a week to give my efforts a boost and perhaps a yoga session or two for relaxation. I have been going to the local beauty school for deep tissue massages to work out the adhesions I have on my back. I don't think I would ever let anyone but Clare and Faye to hurt me the way that they do. If you have never had a deep tissue massage, I would definitely recommend one especially before your big day. It does hurt but it is worth the pain. They say no pain no gain! I usually get one done the week before and cannot explain the difference that you can feel. It just helps loose the muscles which after running a huge amount of miles is likely to happen.

Today was a beautiful morning so Dusty and I went out for a nice 3 mile run. It was even better because we were able to say 'happy New Year!' to Joyce and Anna. I guess I get double brownie points because I am going to go for a walk with the dog and the family again.

What is your fitness resolution? What have you signed up for?