u/r3allybadusername

I love to run (although ive never been able to go super long) but lately it seems like no matter what I cant even start consistently with a couch to 5k without having to take a few weeks break because of shin splints. Right now im on week 1 of 3 for my 2nd break of the year. I'm planning to get PT but first I need a referral from my doctor and I wont be able to get that for a month.

Currently i do:

30 heel lifts while im brushing my teeth in the morning

And at night

30 side leg raises (each side)

30 clamshells (each side)

Ive been googling what exercises to do while im on my second break but I keep getting overwhelmed and confused. Would someone be willing to put together some ideas for strengthening exercises while I take a break? I have access to a gym with an elliptical, stationary bike, leg press machine, and calf raise machine (idk what its called).

I love to run (although ive never been able to go super long) but lately it seems like no matter what I cant even start consistently with a couch to 5k without having to take a few weeks break because of shin splints. Right now im on week 1 of 3 for my 2nd break of the year. I'm planning to get PT but first I need a referral from my doctor and I wont be able to get that for a month.

Currently i do:

30 heel lifts while im brushing my teeth in the morning

And at night

30 side leg raises (each side)

30 clamshells (each side)

Ive been googling what exercises to do while im on my second break but I keep getting overwhelmed and confused. Would someone be willing to put together some ideas for strengthening exercises while I take a break? I have access to a gym with an elliptical, stationary bike, leg press machine, and calf raise machine (idk what its called).

I've had my cat (12-13F, spayed) for almost 8 years and I've tried all manner of toys in that time but the only thing she consistently plays with for more than 30 seconds is twist ties. She's asthmatic (but managed with a puffer, humidifier, and seasonal steroids) and a little overweight so I do want her getting some light play in every day but the only thing she consistently plays with are twist ties.

Sometimes when it's dark she'll go for a laser pointer or cat TV but any other toys (ie springs, stuffies, kickers, wand toys) she bats at once or twice and then ignores and its getting worse as she gets older. Its funny because the older she gets the more I care about her getting exercise but the pickier it feels like she gets. I put the twist ties away when im busy or not home but shes very good at either getting to them or just sits in front of the box and cries. At her last check up the vet said that other than the asthma she was in very good health so I dont think its arthritis or anything - I think I'm more just noticing how much less she cares for literally any other toys. Does anyone have any suggestions for other toys to try or ways to make her less likely to choke on her obsession?

For reference this is my 23rd donation and ive always felt fine afterwards so its not like I'm new or queasy because of the sight (although it has been almost 2 years since I last donated just because of piercings, scheduling, etc). I donated about an hour ago, felt fine, had a juice and some snacks while I waited, and then went out to run some errands with my mum. About 10 minutes ago while I was trying on clothes I started feeling clammy, nauseous, and light headed. Ive been sitting and doing short walks so I can get back to the car.

I've never had this before. My iron was good, my blood pressure has actually been a little on the high side lately, I had breakfast, and ive been chugging water the last few days. I am a bit late for having lunch (Usually my dad and I go for lunch right after donating) but I didnt think that would affect me that much.

Is this normal?