Okay so for some reason it didnt save or post my last blog. I dont remember what it said because it was the day before yesterday. I know I talked about the guy at the gym that was huffing and puffing as he lifted weights. I just wanted to tell him that if he had to puff then he wasnt lifting the right way. Then there was the skinny girl who once again was on the treadmill next to me so I had a great pace companion. Then there was that I have been doing this wrong. Go figure.
I have gone to the way I was supposed to be running 1 minute on 1 minute off for 30 minutes. It is a LOT easier and I dont feel as much pain in my shins after the run. The breathing thing is still difficult but I am reading up on it and it seems we are supposed to breath with our stomachs and most people dont. It is a lot easier said than done when everything else is jiggly and bouncing around.
I totally coped out last night and didnt go to the gym however. I know I am a slacker but I didnt want to have to treck down the really icy really snowy hill to get to the gym.
I didnt go tonight either but did Zumba instead. It was much needed after my dinner with Elane and Toni and Steve. It was nice to see my little person. :D
Tomorrow night I will be back in action at the gym.
Tuesday, January 11, 2011
Thursday, January 6, 2011
Not all horses are born to run . . .
January 6th-
Today was the two mile run.
I want to start out with a positive and end with a positive. So you will at least have to read to the middle to get the juicy stuff.
I finally figured the interval timer that my sister got me out. Note to self, it helps if you read the instructions and really pay attention to what you are reading. This brings me to the thought that I as an American am very lazy and completely contradictual. I get mad when I cant figure something out but am thus because, HELLO!, I didnt read the instructions first. I am so my fathers daughter.
So I started out running with the two minute interval that I had set. I was ECSTATIC when I surpassed the two minute vibration alarm. I got so happy I lost track of my breathing and had to slow a bit but kept on going! I ran for 4 minutes straight with no problem. CAN YOU BELIEVE IT! I never would have thought it possible.
I walked two minutes and started again. I made it all the way to 10:53!!!!!!! YEAH BUDDY!
So at this point you are asking yourself why did she name this blog "Not all horses are born to run".
Although I am working up to it, I am thinking that I was not born to run. You may not know this but some horses are great at haulin' ass, some are great at a run, some are great at a trot and others can barely walk without tripping on their own two feet. I am not as bad as tripping over my own two feet most of the time however, I am better of at a slow trot. My short stubby legs are definitely not loving the jarring of the harder faster run but are definitely loving a 4.5 jog more. Now most people with longer legs are saying I totally start my walking warm up there. Let me just say my legs are probably anywhere from 2 inches to a foot shorter than yours, it is just a thought and I am only 5 days in, give me a break.
So anyway, now that I climbed down off of the soap box, I will end on a positive note. I ended my 2 miles at 34 min. Which puts me at a 17 min/mile. For just starting I dont think that is that bad. I know it is not great but I am positive it is a beautiful start. Watch me become more beautiful!
Today was the two mile run.
I want to start out with a positive and end with a positive. So you will at least have to read to the middle to get the juicy stuff.
I finally figured the interval timer that my sister got me out. Note to self, it helps if you read the instructions and really pay attention to what you are reading. This brings me to the thought that I as an American am very lazy and completely contradictual. I get mad when I cant figure something out but am thus because, HELLO!, I didnt read the instructions first. I am so my fathers daughter.
So I started out running with the two minute interval that I had set. I was ECSTATIC when I surpassed the two minute vibration alarm. I got so happy I lost track of my breathing and had to slow a bit but kept on going! I ran for 4 minutes straight with no problem. CAN YOU BELIEVE IT! I never would have thought it possible.
I walked two minutes and started again. I made it all the way to 10:53!!!!!!! YEAH BUDDY!
So at this point you are asking yourself why did she name this blog "Not all horses are born to run".
Although I am working up to it, I am thinking that I was not born to run. You may not know this but some horses are great at haulin' ass, some are great at a run, some are great at a trot and others can barely walk without tripping on their own two feet. I am not as bad as tripping over my own two feet most of the time however, I am better of at a slow trot. My short stubby legs are definitely not loving the jarring of the harder faster run but are definitely loving a 4.5 jog more. Now most people with longer legs are saying I totally start my walking warm up there. Let me just say my legs are probably anywhere from 2 inches to a foot shorter than yours, it is just a thought and I am only 5 days in, give me a break.
So anyway, now that I climbed down off of the soap box, I will end on a positive note. I ended my 2 miles at 34 min. Which puts me at a 17 min/mile. For just starting I dont think that is that bad. I know it is not great but I am positive it is a beautiful start. Watch me become more beautiful!
Monday, January 3, 2011
Jan 3 - Doubt sets in
So sadly it is only three days in and I am already doubting that this is possible. My chins are KILLING me, I had to stop and stretch three times because my chins were burning and my legs were numb. But I pushed a lot through those times and finished the thirty minutes.
My friend and I talked last night about how much harder it is to run on the concrete rather than on the treadmill and that is what kept nagging at my mind. I kept hearing myself say "you think this is hard, ha! wait till you get out there on the concrete". I just kept pushing put it definitely wasnt helping.
There was this 100 lb lady next to me who was running like it was nothing. So when it was my running interval I paced myself with her strides. I think I was a little taller than her but I had shorter legs than she does. It actually helped a lot! When I was pacing myself with someone I didnt think about the pain or about the breathing I thought step one step two step three, and it totally worked. SO thank you random lady at the gym who was my inspiration during the ahrd times.
So long story short, I did 30 minutes walk/run plus the 5 minute warm-up and 5 minute cool down. It was yet again not completely a 2 min walk/2 min run session but it is a lot of getting it started. Just keep pushin it and remember, "It isnt how fast you run, just run!"
My friend and I talked last night about how much harder it is to run on the concrete rather than on the treadmill and that is what kept nagging at my mind. I kept hearing myself say "you think this is hard, ha! wait till you get out there on the concrete". I just kept pushing put it definitely wasnt helping.
There was this 100 lb lady next to me who was running like it was nothing. So when it was my running interval I paced myself with her strides. I think I was a little taller than her but I had shorter legs than she does. It actually helped a lot! When I was pacing myself with someone I didnt think about the pain or about the breathing I thought step one step two step three, and it totally worked. SO thank you random lady at the gym who was my inspiration during the ahrd times.
So long story short, I did 30 minutes walk/run plus the 5 minute warm-up and 5 minute cool down. It was yet again not completely a 2 min walk/2 min run session but it is a lot of getting it started. Just keep pushin it and remember, "It isnt how fast you run, just run!"
Sunday, January 2, 2011
Jan. 2 - 2 days down :D
Okay, the second day has come to an end. All of my muscles are KILLING me. I mean like serious ache saying "Hello, remember us, yeah that is what you get for not keeping us up to date with the exercise." Let me just tell you, I GET IT!
Today was a walk day. So I walked two miles at a 3.0-3.5 pace. I thought I would throw in a little runnage and quickly changed my mind once I started running. I am wondering what tomorrow will bring and am hoping that the walk and stretching tonight helped a bit.
I slept great last night and felt great today. I cant wait to see what tomorrows run/walk day will bring. Hoping for being able to do all 30 minutes of 2 on 2 off. Here's hopin. . .
Today was a walk day. So I walked two miles at a 3.0-3.5 pace. I thought I would throw in a little runnage and quickly changed my mind once I started running. I am wondering what tomorrow will bring and am hoping that the walk and stretching tonight helped a bit.
I slept great last night and felt great today. I cant wait to see what tomorrows run/walk day will bring. Hoping for being able to do all 30 minutes of 2 on 2 off. Here's hopin. . .
Saturday, January 1, 2011
Jan. 1 - First night on half marathon training
FIrst I want to say thank you to everyone who is backing me on this. It means a lot to me to know that you guys are cheering me on.
So, I have definitely been slacking on the workout regimen and OMG the body is seriously telling me about it. I got on the treadmill and used the mantra that Dee Dee says is a must, "you dont have to run fast you just have to run."
I started with a 5 min warmup and moved on, run two minutes and walking two minutes. My honesty moment is that at the 20 minute marker I couldnt run two minutes anymore, but instead of stopping I moved down a little to the one minute 30 sec run and two minute walk.
The first thing I have to figure out is this breathing thing. I am pretty sure I was going to pass out.
But all in all it was a gerat come back experience. Every muscle in my body is telling me "I AM ALIVE" and it feels good. Cant wait for what tomorrow has to offer.
Again, BRING IT ON! See ya tomorrow.
So, I have definitely been slacking on the workout regimen and OMG the body is seriously telling me about it. I got on the treadmill and used the mantra that Dee Dee says is a must, "you dont have to run fast you just have to run."
I started with a 5 min warmup and moved on, run two minutes and walking two minutes. My honesty moment is that at the 20 minute marker I couldnt run two minutes anymore, but instead of stopping I moved down a little to the one minute 30 sec run and two minute walk.
The first thing I have to figure out is this breathing thing. I am pretty sure I was going to pass out.
But all in all it was a gerat come back experience. Every muscle in my body is telling me "I AM ALIVE" and it feels good. Cant wait for what tomorrow has to offer.
Again, BRING IT ON! See ya tomorrow.
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