Time: 45 minutes
Distance: 2.82 miles
Average Pace: 3.76 mph
Time Spent Running: 22 minutes
Run Log: I walked 5 , ran 2, walked 1, ran 2, walked 1, ran 2, walked 1, ran 2, walked 1, ran 2, walked 1, ran 2, walked 1, ran 2, walked 1, ran 2, walked 2, ran 2, walked 2, ran 2, walked 2, ran 2, walked 5.
Today I did something different. It was supposed to be my big hard day so I decided to to intervals. You'll notice I basically walked 1 minute and ran 2, then walked 1 etc... except near the end where based on my heart rate recovery time I felt I needed 2 minutes of walking.
I remembered to stretch today which is amazing, but, man, I feel beat. I'm proud of myself. I've increased my running time to 22 minutes! An amazing achievement for me.
My knees have been giving me problems. nothing painful, just tiny squeaks letting me know that they aren't used to this punishment. I spent some time today warming them up before the run and I have to say that I feel like I notice a difference. I also spent some care stretching my quads and such (the aches are at the top of the knees).
The very last minute of the last time I was running was very difficult. I really wanted to give up, but I pushed on through. I mean, what's a minute?
Anyway I'm looking forward to my day of rest, but honestly I'm really glad I'm running.
Most people I know say they don't like to run, but if they took it slow (like I am) and worked up to running, it really is enjoyable. It's tough, but I really like the improvement I'm seeing. It alone is reason enough to take up running. Reaching new heights, hitting the next milestone, and constantly seeing my body improve its performance.
Good luck to all you other beginning runners out there. Take it from me, you can do it!
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I am so immpressed with your results. I have not seen you in a while, and these results that your regime has given you are magnificent.
Keep up the good work and encouragement to others (like me)...
The Kazoo runner wannabe
So I thought your goals for the last week were good. I could cut and paste them into my life quite easily, though I don't think that I would do too well slowly adding carbs back into my diet. I think that I would mess up and end up eating more, losing less.
By the way, Niles must have read your blog after I went to bed last night. He was out in the backyard for almost three hours, happily running and resting. A few barks here and there, but not many. I think he is trying to get into shape so that when he sees you next weekend, he will be happy to run with him.
Oops! I need to correct the last sentence in my prior comment to you--the last two lines should be :
he sees you next weekend, he will be happy to have you run with him. Kitty will let me sit by the window with her to watch you run by, trying to keep up with Niles.
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