No, get your mind out of the gutter! Not that kind of quickie. Just a quick update.
I did my walk/run today I wanted to gloat. Do you all recall the old man smoking the cigar who passed me walking his dog while I was running on run #1?
Well, bite me, OLD MAN!!!! I passed your big old cigar-smokin' butt today!!! And your little dog too!!! (read that last part ala Wicked Witch of the West.)
So run #3: Of my 3 kms, I ran (shuffled quickly - I can't be bothered with semantics) 2 kms!!! Yay! Furthest yet.
I sucked serious wind, thought I might puke, but have survived to update you all.
If I can run, anyone can run. Trust me. I am still at least 30 pounds overweight, was sedentary until a few months ago and I'm 41. YOU CAN DO IT!!!
It hurts, you will gasp for air, your legs will burn, and you will feel so darned accomplished!!! Give it a try!
Showing posts with label running. Show all posts
Showing posts with label running. Show all posts
Saturday, March 20, 2010
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
Mar. 17: Good News/ Bad News
Which do you want first?
Okay - the good news. Today was Day 2 of my walk/run program. It went way better than Day 1 and I was really excited to be able to run (or at least shuffle quickly) for half of it. I went a total of 3 km and I ran 1.5 km of it! Yippee! I did everything fro 1/4 mile intervals.
The bad news? I think I may be developing shin splints. My legs are sore alongside my shins towards the outside of my legs. Not making me a happy camper. It's not excruciating but I don't want an injury that may keep me off my feet I'm just getting into the swing of fitness. No injuries please!
I don't have much of a plan except I am limiting the dog walks to 20 minutes for the next couple of days. I'll schedule my next run as planned, based on how I'm feeling - I might even take an extra rest day. Boo hiss to shin splints! How could I have an injury this soon into it?
So, anyhow, here we sit, the dog and I, wishing for a very speedy recovery.
Okay - the good news. Today was Day 2 of my walk/run program. It went way better than Day 1 and I was really excited to be able to run (or at least shuffle quickly) for half of it. I went a total of 3 km and I ran 1.5 km of it! Yippee! I did everything fro 1/4 mile intervals.
The bad news? I think I may be developing shin splints. My legs are sore alongside my shins towards the outside of my legs. Not making me a happy camper. It's not excruciating but I don't want an injury that may keep me off my feet I'm just getting into the swing of fitness. No injuries please!
I don't have much of a plan except I am limiting the dog walks to 20 minutes for the next couple of days. I'll schedule my next run as planned, based on how I'm feeling - I might even take an extra rest day. Boo hiss to shin splints! How could I have an injury this soon into it?
So, anyhow, here we sit, the dog and I, wishing for a very speedy recovery.
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
Mar. 16: The First "Run"
Well, folks, there's nothing like being passed by an elderly man walking, yes walking, his little dog while smoking a cigar, when you are running and gasping for air, to put you in your place.
Sad but true. I'm slower than molasses in January.
My new purple shoes apparently do not have magical powers, setting my feet afire with the joy of running. They really are pretty though, and my ankles and knees didn't hurt, so that's good.
I went for 3 km yesterday, using the basic plan in the Couch to 5K program here:
http://www.coolrunning.com/engine/2/2_3/181.shtml
I was feeling pretty gung ho, thinking I'd be able to advance far past what they recommended. Alas, I couldn't even do quite what was recommended. From my 3 K, if I'm being very generous with myself, 3/4 km was running (or perhaps shuffling quickly.)
You know, though, I'm not giving up on it. It has to get easier - the website says it will! Tomorrow, I'm going to give it another shot, and then in 2 more days, another, and eventually, I'll be running the whole thing without sucking wind.
And the old dude with the cigar won't be able to catch me!
Sad but true. I'm slower than molasses in January.
My new purple shoes apparently do not have magical powers, setting my feet afire with the joy of running. They really are pretty though, and my ankles and knees didn't hurt, so that's good.
I went for 3 km yesterday, using the basic plan in the Couch to 5K program here:
http://www.coolrunning.com/engine/2/2_3/181.shtml
I was feeling pretty gung ho, thinking I'd be able to advance far past what they recommended. Alas, I couldn't even do quite what was recommended. From my 3 K, if I'm being very generous with myself, 3/4 km was running (or perhaps shuffling quickly.)
You know, though, I'm not giving up on it. It has to get easier - the website says it will! Tomorrow, I'm going to give it another shot, and then in 2 more days, another, and eventually, I'll be running the whole thing without sucking wind.
And the old dude with the cigar won't be able to catch me!
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