So, I have been trying to work up the courage to try running. I downloaded the helpful little C25K app for my iPhone, made the playlist, bought new shoes and a cute outfit. I was ready.
The plan was Brisk five-minute warmup walk. Then alternate 60 seconds of jogging and 90 seconds of walking for a total of 20 minutes. So, I put on my little ear buds and take off. The first time the little guy in the app says, "Run," I take a deep breath and... I just did it. I was totally living the Nike commercial!! The alternating between running and walking was perfect. Just when I felt like I couldn't go anymore, it was time to walk. I'm feeling strong, powerful and tired. Go me!
Today's Playlist:
Too Hot to Stop - The Bar-Kays
We Didn't Start the Fire - Billy Joel
Labels or Love - Fergie
Not The Doctor - Alanis Morrisette
Paperback Writer - The Beatles
You Learn - Alanis Morrisette
Walk this Way - Run-D.M.C.
Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da - The Beatles
Manic Monday - The Bangles
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
Introduction
So I am working on the Couch to 5K training plan featured at CoolRunnings.com. I don't know what I decided to do this, other than the fact that I'm tired of walking all the time. I tried to start 10 days ago, but promptly strained my Achilles tendon on the second day. I'm glad that happened, as I learned two very important lessons.
- Rest on rest days! I didn't get through the whole workout on my first try, and I was eager to get going, so I ran two days in a row. If you're not a runner (as I am NOT), that is not a good idea.
- Heel toe is the way to go! I found while hobbling around that if I stride heel first, things don't hurt as bad. So I've been learning how to walk all over again.
- I like exercising! Ok, this is perhaps the most stunning of all my recent discoveries. I've never been much of an athlete. I started walking regularly about 4 months ago, and I have found that I miss it when I don't do it. I'm still a little dumbfounded by this discovery.
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