If you know me (and I'm assuming you all do, because who else would read this?), you know two things: I am diabetic and I hate the military healthcare system. Don't get me wrong, I am so thankful to have healthcare and to get my insulin needs fulfilled, but when it comes to the Navy docs I've dealt with, well, they leave a great something to be desired (like maybe getting my prescriptions right or being knowledgeable about my condition).
That brings us to a few days before our vacation when I went to the Air Force clinic to get syringes, because the Navy WAS OUT AGAIN. Fed up to here *points way above head*, I asked how I could transfer to the Air Force clinic, followed my instructions and when we returned from vacation, I had a letter telling me to see a new doctor.... I was relieved, but anxious it'd be more of the same.
When I finally got in to see my new doctor, I was blown away. Matt came with me to help bust heads if needed. He was not needed (but I was glad he was there).
My new doctor was amazing. He knew stuff about diabetes. He suggested a different insulin schedule to bring down my HbA1C. I was on board! I was so super-pumped.
Then. Then he suggested the unthinkable (for me). Thirty minutes of cardio five days a week. Thirty miutes of RUNNING five days a week. And Matt heard it all, so I couldn't just pretend it didn't happen.
Disgusting. Awful. Miserable.
I am not a runner. I have no desire to be a runner. People who run marathons baffle me.
But now, I am slowly pacing myself to become a runner. I started off walking five minutes and running one minute for a half hour. Now I am up to 4 minutes of walking with 3 minutes of running.
And I hate it. I hate running. It sucks. I do not feel better when I an done running. I do not feel bad when I miss a day. It sucks. And I'm not even actually RUNNING. I'm walking most of the time and jogging because Matt insists I'll wear myself out if I actually run.
Maybe it will be better when its not so stinkin' hot here, but I just don't know. I'm sticking with it for now for my health. But I am letting everyone know that I hate it.
3 comments:
That's gotta be up there as suck-i-est news ever! :( Good luck and i hope it gets...more enjoyable or easier or *something*!
Or not like dying every time....or tolerable. Let's hope the endorphins kick in for you soon.
As long as you do SOMETHING....you'll be fine, just give it time and temperatures will be coming down before you know it.
I am so glad you like your new doctor!! That's the Air Force for ya!! ;) And I hate running too. I'm kind of training for a triathlon. Swimming: done. Cycling: done. Running: not even close. Oy. I've been trying to follow the c25k (couch to 5k) program - have you heard of it?? Here's the website: http://www.coolrunning.com/engine/2/2_3/181.shtml
Good luck!!!
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