I know, I didn't blog day 6. But I ran.
So, those couch to 5k people are tricky. I knew today was going to be longer stretches of running. Let me tell you about my mental dialogue.
*when I got to the track* uhg. I'm still asleep. Why am I doing this again?
*after the brisk 5 minute walk* ok. I'm feeling pretty good, let's get this show on the road.
*after the first 200 meter run* That wasn't so bad!
*after the first 200 meter walk* This is great, I can totally do this!
*after the first 400 meter run* Nope. Not great. Bad idea.
*near the end of the first 400 meter walk* Oh, I'm feeling better, I can do this! 200 meters next, no big deal.
*after the second 200 meter run* wheeze, wheeze, wheeze...glad to be walking again
*near the end of the first 200 meter walk* Only 400 left to run! feeling good! let's go, let's go!!
*after the second 400 meter run* Nope. Not good anymore. Not fun, what was I thinking? wheeze, wheeze, wheeze.
*after the cool down walk* Huh. I'm feeling okay now. Those c25k people are tricky. I survived and it's not so bad.
So there you go. The walk/run mix is actually kinda cool.
i'm going to have to say that I believe it would be infinitely better on a track rather than on the treadmill... you have sight of the finish line... instead of a time... perhaps a track is the way to go... too bad i don't think there's a place around here i can run like that.
ReplyDeleteSorry I have been MIA for a long time. I am so excited for you to start running! Your mom's advice was good about doing a warm up before you start the workout. Stretch just a little after the warm up (not too deep) - just enough to feel loose. Then do lots of deep stretching after the workout.
ReplyDeleteBy the way - I used to hate running too. I even hated it when I did cross-country in high-school. I did it for the social aspect. Then I did cross-country intermurals in college (don't ask me why) and I LOVED IT!! Since then I have been addicted. So, long story short, I think it is possible for you to start loving something you hated. It just takes getting past the first few weeks - till your body becomes efficient at it. Then suddenly it is fun.
Oh and by the way. I am in the same boat as you right now. I didn't run the whole time I was pregnant and I just started a couple months ago. My body is so much heavier than before - it is a new experience. I feel like I am starting over. You are an inspiration to me. I haven't been really consistant with running. I have mostly been using my indoor bike. It is hard to train hard running for the first few weeks and get past that threshold of difficulty before it feels natural.
ReplyDeleteI have been doing jog/walk work-outs too. But for some reason it was easy to jog without walking when I ran with Squire and Kimberly on the coast. A running buddy would really help me.
I think I will post my workouts too. It is motivating if everyone knows when you are and aren't exercising.