Running Mania

woohoo! keep it up.

living vicariously through you - i would so love to start running again.

good for you for sticking with it - even a bad run is better than no run!

scrumhalfgirl wrote:good for you for sticking with it - even a bad run is better than no run!

This!

Dumb me waited till it was stinkin hot to run today
Day 5: 5 min warm up: Speed walked this. It was so hot- like icky hot. I did my run near my friend's place (West end Lakeshore) which helped as it was a bit cooler down by the water.


Alternate 1.5min running with 2 mins walking for 20 mins: The next 3 runs are 30 seconds longer than the previous runs. I did not feel any difference in the run. Today's run felt good - I think for me the criteria for a 'good' run is not only I feel psychically strong, but my 'inner critic' is either silent or fairly quiet.


Cool Down 5mins: medium pace

Reflection:
A hot one, but a run I truly enjoyed.

Day 6: ...we shall meet up on Monday.

braveheart wrote:Dumb me waited till it was stinkin hot to run today
Day 5: 5 min warm up: Speed walked this. It was so hot- like icky hot. I did my run near my friend's place (West end Lakeshore) which helped as it was a bit cooler down by the water.


Alternate 1.5min running with 2 mins walking for 20 mins: The next 3 runs are 30 seconds longer than the previous runs. I did not feel any difference in the run. Today's run felt good - I think for me the criteria for a 'good' run is not only I feel psychically strong, but my 'inner critic' is either silent or fairly quiet.


Cool Down 5mins: medium pace

Reflection:
A hot one, but a run I truly enjoyed.

Day 6: ...we shall meet up on Monday.

After your post on FB, came on here to hunt down what you are up to! Count me as another follower-supporter!!!! Good for you for getting out there today. Glad you liked it.

Thanks for all the support - it is not only very much appreciated but it also motivates me to stick with this C25K program.

braveheart wrote:Thanks for all the support - it is not only very much appreciated but it also motivates me to stick with this C25K program.

Count me as a supporter too and count yourself (and a few others in this section) as an inspiration. If you can do it, so can I.

Day 6 has not happened yet. I am having trouble breathing. I am going to try tonight, but if I am not successful then I will try treadmill.

Look after yourself! Hope the treadmill plan works out.

I'm having trouble breathing too these days, L. I feel your pain. Day 6 can wait another day (or two).

My running has become negotiable again, not good. I am going to change and hit the treadmill. I cannot let this happen again. I will not.

I ran on the treadmill today- I am not a TM fan.

Day 6: 5 min warm up: Walked at a quick (for me) pace.


Alternate 1.5min running with 2 mins walking for 20 mins: Went not too bad. I tired to run a little bit faster each interval. It may have only been .1 more each time but I did it.

Cool Down 5mins: medium pace

Reflection:
I am frustrated with myself. I let myself find excuses or magnify small reasons into excuses. With a treadmill in my building the main reasons I have for not running should not be an issue. I have indoor space to run when anxious, a bathroom when colitis is acting up, and can run inside when the outside air seems to want to clog up my lungs.

Run is done. I may do my next one tomorrow.

Day 7:....ready for me?

As a frequent starter/stopper, I know how this all feels. Good for you for getting started and sticking with it!

braveheart wrote:Alternate 1.5min running with 2 mins walking for 20 mins: Went not too bad. I tired to run a little bit faster each interval. It may have only been .1 more each time but I did it.

I used to try to run faster when I was starting over again. The result was that I did longer intervals than I should have at a faster pace than I should have. It was not pleasant, so I didn't want to run again the next day.

This time around, I put my ego aside and started at 1:1s. It felt relatively easy compared to past attempts at LTR. I was still sweating and out of breath, but I didn't feel like I was dying. And guess what? The love of running came back.

Maybe running faster is not a good idea for now. Just a thought.

Kelodie -I can see your point.

I used my groupon today to by a new running bra. I will test drive it tomorrow.

Just checking in...and seeing that you're still goin with the plan. Awesome!

And yep...the heat and humidity has been fearful. I don't have respiratory problems and I'm find it tough out there...and this hot weather has made my tummy too

Jo-Jo wrote:Just checking in...and seeing that you're still goin with the plan. Awesome!

And yep...the heat and humidity has been fearful. I don't have respiratory problems and I'm find it tough out there...and this hot weather has made my tummy too

I am not as far along as I should be but I am going to keep at it!

Day 7:

New routine

5 min warmup walk: Went well..it was more humid than I realized

Run for 90 seconds, walk for 90 seconds, run for 3 minutes and then walk for three minutes: - repeat this twice: I really enjoyed this

5 min cool down: I was pretty sweaty at this point - way more humid than I realized.


Reflection:
Felt hot but good. I need to get my breathing under control - been awhile since I had exercise induced asthma. I am hoping it is due to allergies and humidity more than anything else. On a final note - bra held out well! Or should I say, held the girls IN well.

Day 8:

Much the same as yesterday - just not as humid

5 min warmup walk: Went well..

Run for 90 seconds, walk for 90 seconds, run for 3 minutes and then walk for three minutes: - repeat this twice: I mostly enjoyed this

5 min cool down: I was pretty sweaty at this point -

Reflection:
Gin Blossoms are a good band to run to. This run cleared the cobwebs from my mind

great updates! what bra did you get?

Sorry for not posting until now, friend, but I have been reading. Keep it up!

anners wrote:Sorry for not posting until now, friend, but I have been reading. Keep it up!

I'm checking in reading as well.

Yay! It looks like you're doing well.

scrumhalfgirl wrote:great updates! what bra did you get?

http://www.movingcomfort.com/Juno/350025,default,pd.html?dwvar_350025_color=001&start=1&cgid=sportsbras&prefn1=color&prefv1=Coral|Black&prefn2=cupsize&prefv2=D&prefn3=style&prefv3=Racer%20back

So far I like it!

Thanks for all the support. I truly appreciate it.

RA. wrote:

anners wrote:Sorry for not posting until now, friend, but I have been reading. Keep it up!

I'm checking in reading as well.

me three!