I used to run at least four or five times per week, anywhere from six to ten miles; I enjoyed the fresh air, choice to clear my head plus work up a fair sweat, after a run, there is no question that I have more energy plus enjoy a better mood. Almost two years ago, I severely harmd my back during a house improvement project. I strained my trapezius muscle plus was stuck flat on my back for three weeks, then getting back in shape was a slow process plus inclement weather kept me indoors. I got heavily into jumping rope. It is a full-body workout that requires a enjoyable deal of endurance, skills plus balance. I practiced to achieve the more hard skills plus got quite enjoyable at it. I then stepped on a hand weight during an exercise session plus rolled my ankle; The injury caused swelling, pain plus limited my ability to workout. I was unable to get back to high intensity aerobics for six weeks. I then needed to be cautious about putting strain on the ankle for another month. I didn’t dare run. I’m not all healed up plus the weather is beautiful. I’ve decided to start running again. I am shocked by my lack of stamina. I had hoped that all of the jumping rope would keep me in shape! However, jumping plus running are two unquestionably weird styles of exercise, however my first run was excruciating. I felt slow, sluggish plus out of breath. I ran for two miles plus then needed to walk for a bit before running two more. I am a little embarrassed by how sleepy plus sore I was from that short plus pitiful effort. I am determined to get back into fine running shape.