Running journal
I've decided to try to become a runner. This morning, I started on a run/walk program with the goal of being able to run for 30 minutes at a stretch in eight weeks. Since roxana is embarking on training for a 10K run, I thought I'd post my workouts for her and anyone else on a fitness program. Here goes:
Day 1:
5 minutes warm-up, walking @ 2.5 mph on 0% incline
6 minutes walking @ 3.5 mph on 0% incline
1 minute running @ 5 mph on 0% incline
Repeated walk/run combo 2 more times
Cool down:
2 minutes @ 3.0 mph on 0% incline
3 minutes @ 2.5 mph on 0% incline
Calories burned: 131
Distance: 1.71 miles
Total workout time: 31 minutes
How I feel: good. It was easier than I expected, especially after focusing on using the correct form. I think part of the reason I thought running was so hard is that I haven't been doing it right. Always wondered why my shins hurt.
Day 1:
5 minutes warm-up, walking @ 2.5 mph on 0% incline
6 minutes walking @ 3.5 mph on 0% incline
1 minute running @ 5 mph on 0% incline
Repeated walk/run combo 2 more times
Cool down:
2 minutes @ 3.0 mph on 0% incline
3 minutes @ 2.5 mph on 0% incline
Calories burned: 131
Distance: 1.71 miles
Total workout time: 31 minutes
How I feel: good. It was easier than I expected, especially after focusing on using the correct form. I think part of the reason I thought running was so hard is that I haven't been doing it right. Always wondered why my shins hurt.