Hehe.... Well maybe? I have started a program for beginners. I found it at www.runnersworld.com
So I did accomplish 1 week of the 8 week program. Week one consisted of Day 1: Run 1 minute, Walk 2 minutes, repeat 10X. It takes 30 minutes if you did just this alone.
Day 2 is walk a nice 30 minute walk.
Day 3: Run 1, Walk 2.
Day 4: Walk 30 min.
Day 5: Run 1, Walk 2.
Day 6: Run 1, Walk 2.
(Sunday) Day 7: Rest.
Yes, I am on rest day today.
The training tip provided by the website is: To fuel up for the workout, have a piece of a fruit or an energy bar about 2 hrs before you lace up your shoes. An hour later drunk 8 oz of a sports drink. The drink will ensure you are fully hydrated, and that you have sufficient sodium and potassium for a healthy workout.
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So like I said- if you followed just the run/walk regimen, it would take you about 30 minutes. But in my previous post you see I mapped out a 3.88 mile hike. It seems that I have set this as my standard now- and to do only 30 minutes makes me feel like I am not doing enough.
So when I start out, I walk for 5 minutes, maybe do a few walking lunges, and stretching to warm up-- at the 5 minute mark I start my first 1 minute run.
On day one, after 10X repeating was over, I finished my 3.88 mile walk home.... I made it home in 1 hr 3 min and 3 sec.
Day 2, I just simply walked.
Day 3, I headed out the same as Day 1, except Nolan tagged along with me on his bike this time. And I decided to push myself a bit. So instead of repeating 10X, I repeated 11X..... This time finishing my 3.88 miles in 59 minutes and 16 seconds.
Day 4, I missed my walking- had to go to grocery store-- did lots of walking at WalMart for an hour-- does that count at all?? LOL
Day 5-- I woke up early after my hubby left for work (530am) and decided to get it over with that morning and I could enjoy my evening. It was even sprinkling, but I wasnt going to let that stop me. So I got up, but ended up in the bathroom several times- Wasnt sure if I would make it out to run-- But I did, AND IT WAS ROUGH that morning.... I wanted to quit every step of the way-- But I made it thru every bit of it.... and guess what? I repeated 12X instead of 10!! It was kind of cool because on my second way around the big loop in South Park there was this guy walking that I passed for the second time- He said you are doing GREAT!! Boy, he didnt realize how I needed to hear that!! I had 2 more 1 minute runs, and I didnt know if I could do it!! But as I did, I kept repeating to myself YOU ARE DOING GREAT!!!! Its amazing how much a stranger can inpact you! My time was slower though- guess I was so exhausted my walking in between my running became slower?? Made it home in 59 minutes, 32 seconds. 16 seconds longer than the last time-- was a lil upset about that.... BUT I FINISHED AND I DID NOT GIVE UP!
Day 6-- Saturday- (My Friday at work.. so ready for my weekend!)... IT WAS POURING!! All the way home at 530pm I tried talking myself out of going with every excuse I could think of--- But in the end I was determined NOT to let my hard work all week fall short from one day... I wanted to be able to say I followed routine all week... So I threw on some old clothes, and one of Erics hoodies to hopefully keep the rain out of my face. Off I went.... I had a lot of energy I thought, and it was going to be easier than yesterday morning! YEA RIGHT!!!!!! Second one minute run, I could it in my legs- everything was sore on me. It was so disgustingly wet too--- But I pushed through.... Through all the pain, the cold, the hot, the pouring rain, and all the puddles. My clothes, socks, shoes were all drenched. The rain kept dripping in my eyes- and the hoodie I had ended up making me sweat like crazy--- I WAS EXHAUSTED... But I ran 13X this time!!! Even though I hated it.... LOL.... I knew I would be so proud of myself--- So finished all 13, 1 minute runs and was heading home-- I sure was giving it all I could just to get home- My body had it.... But the last couple blocks I even ran an extra few 30 second runs, just to prove something to myself. My time was even slower, even tho I ran more- I made my 3.88 miles in 1 hour, and 50 seconds. Booo to that- but what an amazing experience that I can definetly say just a short time ago, I would not have even thought I had a smidgen of that in me....... Proud of myself? YES!!!!!!!!
Today I have been resting- eating healthy- laying in bed watching Lifetime... enjoying a lazy rainy day-- Because I feel I truley deserve this REST day.....
Tomorrw I start Week 2. It is:
Day 1: Run 2 minutes, Walk 1, Repeat 10X.
Day2: Walk an easy 30 minutes.
Day 3: Run 3 min, Walk 1, Repeat 7X, then Run 2 min.
Day 4: Walk an easy 30 minutes.
Day 5: Run 4 min, Walk 1 min.. Repeat 6X.
Day 6: Run 4 min, Walk 1 min, Repeat 6X.
Day 7: Rest.
I dunno if I am going to be able to do this week- But I am sure going to give it a whirl.......
STAYING STRONG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Oh, and I have to add, that just as I was finishing my last day in the pouring rain- On my MP3 player, the biggest loser theme song came on- What have you done today, to make ya feel proud.... Even though I was about to pass out (LOL) I was definetly proud!!!
ReplyDeleteWow, that sounds awesome. I've just started running too...tentatively, because of health issues, but I'm giving it a go. I'm using the C25K podcasts right now, so I'll see how that works. Keep up the good work, you can do it!
ReplyDeleteSo to answer a couple of the questions you posted on my blog yesterday:
No, I really don't like diet sodas and I almost never drink them. I used to but now I feel like I don't drink soda often enough where I feel the need to find a substitute or compromise on them. Most times I do have just water or unsweetened iced tea. When I do have soda, I want the real thing; I just portion control by getting a small size or splitting a medium with my girlfriend. It's not a vice or anything, it's just one of those things, you know?
And you're right about me being too hard on myself, and I think that's one of my main problems. It's like I demand perfection or nothing and I need to learn to deal with the fact that I'm human and I can make small mistakes and still move on to great successes (hopefully) as long as those mistakes stay small and I learn from them instead of dwell.
And you know what? I'm going to another Grey's Anatomy viewing party for the finale that's sure to be filled with unhealthy snacks and foods of all kinds. I'm going to take your advice and make sure that I'm going to have something healthy to eat to make sure I can stay on plan. No excuses, right?
Thanks so much for your support, it's really really great to have it.