Feb and March

I had set a goal to write a blog every month.
I had started one for Feb but was waiting on stuff and never actually published it.
So this will be a combined one for both months.

Feb was doing ok, slow but ok, and then we hit a cold spot.

And by cold I am talking wind chills to -40ºF.

It was so cold that I had issues even leaving the house.

I did get some exercise at home but basically decided to just take the time off and not worry about it. 

March started out well but then I started having issues with cramps and serious lack of motivation.

Still struggling with motivation.

I can't really run outside on a regular basis yet.

The gym has made a point of really pushing classes and it has gotten crowded.

Between having to wear a mask full time now, others that don't have good gym etiquette, and just having to run on the treadmill, I am struggling to go like I used to.

Turns out the cramps are related to the protein I was using.

I was using Equate from Walmart since it was a great price compared to name brands and tasted good.

They had to have changed the formula since now it turns into sticky warm yogurt consistency and is hard to drink.

I have to dump it into a shaker and use milk or something to cut it to make it drinkable. 

I was also starting to develop a lot of gas and cramping.

After switching over to Fairlife protein, I have been doing better.

Still working on the motivation but feeling better.

Even worse, is that I have 5 cases of protein I can't drink anymore.

That is $75 worth of protein that I have to get rid of. 

I did get a 5.5 mile run outside in 74 minutes, so just under a 13:30 pace. 

While that isn't spectacular for me, it wasn't bad, especially considering the fact that I haven't been doing that distance on the treadmill.

Weather is still iffy for running outside yet.

I don't like to run where there is a chance of ice.

I can run in below freezing temps but there can't be refreeze on the sidewalks or it just doesn't allow me to run easily.

I am hoping I can get some more in after the rain in the middle of this week.

Just depends on the roads/sidewalks. 

Have to schedule a follow up for my blood work.

See if the change to my meds, mostly copper, help at all. 

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