Exercising is something I really enjoy and find quite entertaining, although I have to admit that sometimes I struggle a little to stay consistent. Of course, it was easier when I had a lot more free time, but I didn't want to let that limit my willingness to stay active. If it were up to me, I'd be close to the mountains all the time, walking and walking, but in my new city routine, I've replaced that activity with running. I think it helps me get my regular dose of movement and, at the same time, gives me a chance to keep pushing myself and improving 😃.
Exercising is something I really enjoy and find quite entertaining, although I have to admit that sometimes I struggle a little to stay consistent. Of course, it was easier when I had a lot more free time, but I didn't want to let that limit my willingness to stay active. If it were up to me, I'd be close to the mountains all the time, walking and walking, but in my new city routine, I've replaced that activity with running. I think it helps me get my regular dose of movement and, at the same time, gives me a chance to keep pushing myself and improving 😃.
Running isn't exactly new to me: the first time I took part in a race was while I was traveling in El Bolsón, Río Negro, during the summer of 2024. A fellow volunteer had invited me to join a race, and out of nowhere, we ended up running 3 km. I thought that, given my good physical condition from hiking in the mountains, it would be easy, but nothing could have been further from the truth. Although I could barely move the next day, I still came to the conclusion that it had been a great experience, and from then on, I started running every now and then. I even went on to take part in two more races, a 3 km and an 8 km, in Ushuaia last year.
Lo del running no es tan nuevo para mí: la primera vez que participé en una carrera fue cuando estaba de viaje en El Bolsón, Rio Negro, en el verano 2024. Un compañero del voluntariado me había invitado a participar de una carrera, y de la nada, fuimos a correr 3 km. Pensaba que por mi buena condición física para subir montañas esto sería sencillo, pero nada más alejado de la realidad. Aunque al otro día no me podía mover, igualmente concluí en que fue una buena experiencia y desde entonces, tomé el hábito de correr cada tanto. Incluso llegué a participar en dos carreras más, de 3km y 8 km en Ushuaia el año pasado.
When I decided to return home, my routine completely changed, as I now have a full-time job in the afternoon that takes up a good part of my day. Even so, I didn't want to give up running, so I made some time for myself in the mornings to go out for a run. It had been a year since I last ran 8 km in Ushuaia, so getting back into it was quite challenging at first. Running itself is simple, but building up enough endurance to do it without getting tired is the tricky part.
Cuando decidí volver a casa, mi rutina se reorganizó completamente, ya que ahora tengo un trabajo full time por la tarde que consume bastante parte de mi día. De todos modos, no quería abandonar lo del running, así que me hice mi tiempo a la mañana para salir a dar una vuelta. Había pasado un año desde la vez que corrí 8 km en Ushuaia, por lo que retomar la actividad me costó bastante al principio. Correr es sencillo, pero generar la resistencia suficiente para hacerlo sin cansarte es lo complicado.
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Luckily for me, at my new job I met some coworkers who also enjoy running and take part in all the local races. This also motivated me to start running again, as I wanted to have another activity that would allow me to keep socializing. That's how several of us signed up for a race organized by the municipality of Varela, where I live. It was an 8 km street race that went through part of the city center. Taking part in this race kept me quite motivated and encouraged me to maintain a healthy lifestyle right up until race day. Thanks to consistency and determination, I was able to run for 50 minutes without getting tired. This is a real achievement for both me and my coworkers, especially considering that we all eat quite a lot of cold cuts on a daily basis.
Para mi buena suerte, en mi nuevo trabajo me encontré con compañeros que también les gusta correr y participan de todas las carreras locales. Esto también me motivó a volver a correr, ya que quería tener una actividad más que me permitiera seguir sociabilizando. Así fue como nos inscribimos varios en una carrera organizada por la municipalidad de Varela, en donde yo vivo. Se trataba de un recorrido de 8 km por la calle, recorriendo parte del centro de la ciudad. Participar de esta carrera me tuvo bastante motivada y me hizo tener vida sana hasta el día que corrimos: gracias a la constancia y determinación, puede correr sin cansarme durante 50 minutos. Esto es un verdadero logro para mí y mis compañeros de trabajo, ya que todos consumimos bastante fiambre a diario.
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The race in Varela took place in June this year, and since then, I've kept running to maintain the habit. I try to do this activity at least twice a week, usually in the mornings, when I have some free time before work. The truth is that I feel pretty good and light when I run, so it definitely improves my overall well-being. My idea is to gradually improve my personal best and, who knows, maybe sign up for longer races in the future. It will all come down to consistency, and I hope I can achieve my goal 😃.
La carrera en Varela fue en Junio de este año, y desde entonces, seguí corriendo para no perder la costumbre. Intento hacer esta actividad al menos dos veces por semana y por la mañana, cuando tengo tiempo libre antes de trabajar. La verdad es que me siento bastante bien y liviana cuando lo hago, así que eso mejora mi bienestar general. Mi idea es poder ir superando mi marca personal de a poco, y quien dice, anotarme a carreras más largas en el futuro. Todo será cuestión de constancia, y espero lograr mi objetivo 😃.
❤️ Hope you liked this post! Thanks for reading. ❤️
❤️¡Espero que les haya gustado este post! Gracias por leer. ❤️
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With lots of love. / Con mucho amor. Lau 💕.
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