Well, I tried. I haven’t gotten a run in for over a week. Shame on me. So, today, I told myself that I don’t have a choice. I have to get out there. I was able to run the first 16 ½ minutes, but it wasn’t very easy. I turned around a bit before 15 minutes and was then running uphill against the wind. I tried to keep going, but my hips hurt, my stomach was cramping up, and I just couldn’t run anymore. So I walked then for about 8 minutes. It felt much better to walk, so I figured I’d give myself a break today. When the timer had 5 ½ minutes left, I decided that I could run the rest of the way. I ran that and then another 30 seconds, so a total of 6 more minutes. In the end, I ran for 22 ½ minutes.
Still better than nothing at all, but I’m kind of disappointed that it was so hard today and I wasn’t able to cross off W9D2. That’s what I get for being lazy all week.
Monday, November 30, 2009
Saturday, November 21, 2009
C25K - Week 9, Day 1
Last week of the C25K! I got out for a 30 minute run today. Ran the first mile in about 10 1/2 minutes. I think I went 2.8 miles if I clocked the right route on gmap-pedometer.com. The plan says to run either 3 miles or 30 minutes. So, I'm just a little short in distance.
It was another nice day out there, still able to run in a tank top and it's the middle of November! I was running against the wind a bit on the way back, but it wasn't constant, so it was fine. My calf was getting a bit sore, and I was getting pretty tired, but did run the whole 30 minutes. My muscles are really sore today, but that's because I was shoveling rocks for 3 hours yesterday. We're cleaning out a flower bed. So, 2 more runs left and I can officially graduate!
It was another nice day out there, still able to run in a tank top and it's the middle of November! I was running against the wind a bit on the way back, but it wasn't constant, so it was fine. My calf was getting a bit sore, and I was getting pretty tired, but did run the whole 30 minutes. My muscles are really sore today, but that's because I was shoveling rocks for 3 hours yesterday. We're cleaning out a flower bed. So, 2 more runs left and I can officially graduate!
Monday, November 16, 2009
C25K – Week 8, Day 3
It’s crazy how 6 days can go by without getting any running in. I suppose there were a few cloudy, icky days in there, so I wasn’t motivated to get outside. I couldn’t resist today though – it was gorgeous out. I ran in a tank top again – but it was only a bit above 50 degrees. I just love soaking up the sun!
I didn’t know how it would go today, because we went for an hour and a half walk yesterday and I was surprisingly sore. But it went fine. My legs and feet were a bit sore, but not terrible. I ran through the neighborhoods again, and then came back on the running path. From the stop sign, which is a mile back to the main road, I had 11 minutes left. I didn’t quite make it, so my speed hasn’t increased any. Probably ran about an 11 ½ minute mile. Slow, huh? I did run faster the last minute – it would be hard to keep that up for long though. If I calculated right, I ran 2.6 miles.
Week 8 is done, only 3 more days left! On to the 30 minute runs!
I didn’t know how it would go today, because we went for an hour and a half walk yesterday and I was surprisingly sore. But it went fine. My legs and feet were a bit sore, but not terrible. I ran through the neighborhoods again, and then came back on the running path. From the stop sign, which is a mile back to the main road, I had 11 minutes left. I didn’t quite make it, so my speed hasn’t increased any. Probably ran about an 11 ½ minute mile. Slow, huh? I did run faster the last minute – it would be hard to keep that up for long though. If I calculated right, I ran 2.6 miles.
Week 8 is done, only 3 more days left! On to the 30 minute runs!
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
C25K –Week 8, Day 2
Another 28 minutes down. Another beautiful day. I think October and November got mixed up this year, but that’s okay by me. It’s been so nice out lately, clear blue, sunny skies, and 60 degrees. Today I ran in a tank top. No complaints from me.
I set my timer for 7 minutes at a time again and went through the neighborhoods. My legs had a few mild pains here and there, but nothing too bad. The run went fairly well and I tried to run a little faster here and there the last few minutes. 4 more days of the C25K!
I set my timer for 7 minutes at a time again and went through the neighborhoods. My legs had a few mild pains here and there, but nothing too bad. The run went fairly well and I tried to run a little faster here and there the last few minutes. 4 more days of the C25K!
Saturday, November 7, 2009
C25K – Week 8, Day 1 Again
Today was the best run ever! It felt great the whole time. I felt like I was just running along easily, no problems at all. I think three things helped.
First, it was an absolutely gorgeous day. 60 degrees, blue sky, and a beautiful sunset. I hadn't had a chance to get out there and enjoy it yet, so I couldn't wait to go running. I actually ran in shorts. I was a tiny bit cold, so I probably should have put at least capris on, but it wasn't too bad.
Second, I took a different route this time. I just meandered through the neighborhoods, with no specific plan. Nice to have a different view and new things to look at.
Third, I set my timer for 7 minutes and only thought about that 7 minutes. I set it four times and after the second time, I sorta headed back towards home, but on a different route.
Days like this make me really like running. Too bad every run couldn't be this nice!
First, it was an absolutely gorgeous day. 60 degrees, blue sky, and a beautiful sunset. I hadn't had a chance to get out there and enjoy it yet, so I couldn't wait to go running. I actually ran in shorts. I was a tiny bit cold, so I probably should have put at least capris on, but it wasn't too bad.
Second, I took a different route this time. I just meandered through the neighborhoods, with no specific plan. Nice to have a different view and new things to look at.
Third, I set my timer for 7 minutes and only thought about that 7 minutes. I set it four times and after the second time, I sorta headed back towards home, but on a different route.
Days like this make me really like running. Too bad every run couldn't be this nice!
Thursday, November 5, 2009
C25K – Week 8, Day 1
It was a beautiful day for a run today, but for some reason, I just did not feel like running. I did anyways, but I didn’t make it the whole 28 minutes. I ran the first mile in 11 minutes and I just couldn’t convince myself to keep running. So I walked for 3 minutes, turned around, walked 3 more and then made myself run the last 11 minutes back.
I think it was all in my head that I couldn’t do it. My legs didn’t hurt (I haven’t had that nerve pain down my leg since going to the chiropractor), and I think my lungs were doing fine. I just have a hard time thinking about running for that long. It just seems too long and I’m sure I won’t be able to do it; so then of course it’s easy to give up. I think I have to start thinking in shorter increments. Maybe I’ll just set my timer for 7 minutes and do that 4 times. See, that doesn’t sound quite as miserable as 28 minutes!
I think it was all in my head that I couldn’t do it. My legs didn’t hurt (I haven’t had that nerve pain down my leg since going to the chiropractor), and I think my lungs were doing fine. I just have a hard time thinking about running for that long. It just seems too long and I’m sure I won’t be able to do it; so then of course it’s easy to give up. I think I have to start thinking in shorter increments. Maybe I’ll just set my timer for 7 minutes and do that 4 times. See, that doesn’t sound quite as miserable as 28 minutes!
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