I hate running. I really, truly, hate it. Hate it hate it hate it with a blinding passion. I don't understand these running addicts. Considering that I really like sports in general, this is pretty compelling. However, nearly all runners are very skinny, or they are headed in that direction at a good pace.
I think there MUST be something to it.
I have decided to do a couch to 5k program. Because I have been doing some walking/running, I decided to skip week 1. I have done two of the three required workouts for week 2, and so far, so good. I worry a little about next week. I am supposed to warm up for 5 min. Then run 90 sec, walk 90 sec, then run 3 minutes, then walk 3 min. Repeat twice. Then again, I do run in 3-4 minute spurts, but it takes me a good 8-10 minutes of walking to recover. Maybe I'll have to run a little slower to do it. Week 4 looks even scarier.
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i tried the C25K probram when i startded. i couldn't do it. i sent my treadmill for 20 minutes. I'd walk for a few, maybe 5 and then run as long as i could, 3, 5, 8. then walk for 5. i kept doing this the whole time. when my body felt ready, i'd go longer. 5 instead of 3, 8 instead of 5, 10 instead of 8, 12 instead of 10, 15 instead of 10. it took a long time. almost 6 months because i was only running like 3 days a week. i had developed bad shin splints when i started. which is the reason i went really slow the 2nd time around. good luck. some people are not runners, myself included. since then i've done 3 5K's.
ReplyDeleteI've heard that the number one mistake people make when trying to start running is RUNNING TOO FAST!! Slow down your pace and you will totally be able to do it! ;o)
ReplyDeleteTrying something new and getting out of your comfort zone is always scary. You know what is worse, feeling bad about yourself for not doing it. You can do it, I know you can.
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