Those of you who read my blog know that I recently decided to start C25K, which is a running program designed to get you from being a couch potato to running 5km (or 30 minutes), all in 9 weeks. It's pretty good and I know a number of people who've done it and are now keen runners.
I'm doing it on a treadmill, which is probably a little easier than outside. I've been advised to set the treadmill at the lowest incline to better approximate the outdoors. I'm not sure how to approximate dogs chasing me, cars whizzing by, uneven cement tripping me up and various other outdoor hazards. Maybe I'll leave those for now.
Anyway, so today I have just finished W1D3 (Week 1, Day 3), which means I have completed Week 1! (You're meant to do the C25K sets three times each week.) Only 8 more weeks until I can (hopefully) manage a half hour run. On Week 1 you alternate 60 seconds of jogging with 90 seconds of walking so I can't even imagine jogging or running for a full half hour but I guess I'll get there.
So, no weigh in today, just an exercise update. I feel GREAT that I'm managing to achieve each day's C25K exercise goal... but boy, I'm feeling it! Apparently there are muscles in my legs. Who knew? It's not like I've ever used them before.
Six and a half years later
3 years ago
2 comments:
At least the aching muscles do keep you on track. If you were to stop right now you would be stiff for weeks!
I would LOVE to spend 9 weeks going from C25K, and I may just do it once I get the child-free time and the magical bra that would enable it to happen.
Yesterday I did some jogging while pushing the double stroller with Nat & Joe back from the shops. I HAD to run because Anna-L had taken off like a shot and was running fast (not to be naughty, just to get to the next corner.)
I knearly K.O.ed myself with my giant bosom heaving floppily up and down. I hope nobody was watching, videoing.
For if they were, I would certainly be viral on youtube by now.
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