Guess what guys! I started running...I've been twice so far. And it was suprisingly not too bad.
I think I always secretly wanted to be a runner. I always envied those super fit people who could run for hours and make it look so easy, while I was trying to make it around the field once without stopping to breathe.
So does running twice make me a runner? I'm sure I have terrible form, don't breathe properly, have no clue what I'm doing, can only run for two minutes at a time...and probably look like this...
I think I always secretly wanted to be a runner. I always envied those super fit people who could run for hours and make it look so easy, while I was trying to make it around the field once without stopping to breathe.
So does running twice make me a runner? I'm sure I have terrible form, don't breathe properly, have no clue what I'm doing, can only run for two minutes at a time...and probably look like this...
But I ran, and I have plans to run again...so that makes me a runner (in my own eyes at least)!
Now I just have to become a better runner. That means being able to run a little bit long than just two minutes. So I made myself a plan.
Week 1 Run one min, walk 90 seconds. Repeat eight times. Do three times a week.
Week 2 Run two mins, walk one min. Repeat seven times. Do three times a week.
Week 3 Run three mins, walk one min. Repeat six times. Do three times a week.
Week 4 Run five mins, walk two mins. Repeat four times. Do three times a week.
Week 5 Run eight mins, walk two mins. Repeat three times. Do three times a week.
Week 6 Run 12 mins, walk one min. Repeat three times. Do three times a week.
Week 7 Run 15 mins, walk one min, run 15 mins. Do three times a week.
Week 8 Run 30 mins continuously.
Following this plan, I should be able to run a full 30 minutes by the end of November. I'm going to try to run four days a week, that way if I miss a day (like last night) I can still get in my three days of running. And hopefully, it will make the transition between weeks a teensy bit easier. Just thinking about running for five minutes scares me to death!
I will run outside as much as possible. But when it rains, like its been doing for about three days straight, I will go to the gym, which I hate.
The good thing is I'll be finishing right before Christmas, which means I can combine rewarding myself with Christmas presents. Hmmm, what should I reward myself with? Something to encourage me to keep running.
What do you guys think? Is my plan doable? And what should I reward myself with?
I love the plan! I wish I was thee to do it with you. Running is good exercise even though it would kill my knees. I might join you wherever you are when I get home. I'll push myself to catch up. :|
ReplyDeleteI think you should reward yourself with swim suit! You know how much I like them and how I'll be dragging you to the beach with me when I get home so you might as well buy one you like and get excited for your new runner's body! :)
hahahaha!!! @ the picture and being scared to death by 5 minutes of running.
ReplyDeleteyou can do it!!! and you're right about consistency making it easier. when i stop exercising - as i've done the last 3 weeks AHH!! can't even believe it :/ - it makes it even harder to get going again. i was really frustrated the other night and ran really hard for a while then...but that's been it (a while for me = 20 minutes) at my best, i go for 30 minutes. since im so stop and go my goal is really just to be able to keep this up. but actually, i discovered this summer that i get shin splints :( so i have to find another exercise to do.
I get shin splints too. That's why for me, I'm trying to take it slow and steady. That way my bones will strength as the rest of me does and I won't have to deal with them. I wonder if there are any shin strengthening exercises to do lol...
ReplyDeleteRunning's not going to so well though. I hate the gym with a passion and its been raining everyday so I haven't been keeping up!
Oh and Lydia that's such a great idea! I think I will do that! You can definitely join me if you want! I need all the help and accountability I can get!
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