Running For My Life: Days 5 & 6, Week 2
I didn't mean to get behind on this, but from Thursday until today I was either running errands, entertaining my brother as a guest, visiting my "other brother" in San Marcos, going to a baseball game or working. In other words: I was busy! So, I am going to update both days in one post. Just letting you know - just in case you really cared.
Day 5 was Friday morning. It was sunny outside, but chilly and windy. This made for an awesome combination of burning lungs (from the cold air) and a snotty runny nose. Needless to say my main focus was on not snotting all over myself and being able to breathe without feeling like I was choking. Breathing still seems to be the major issue. When I am not entirely focused on that I seem to be able to do well in my other weak area (stride). This time is was all breathing, and I could tell by the time I was done.
"My lungs were aching for air...."
ahem, never mind the MST3K references folks, it's how I function.
I did not enjoy it to say the least, because of the sting in my lungs and goobers all over my face. Also, the headwinds were a challenge. Running seems so easy when I see most people doing it. I used to kind of role my eyes at the ones who seemed like they were struggling or going really slow, but I have to remember, everyone who is good was that person at one point. I am that person. Perseverance is key. I don't want to cut and run on this one.
Day 6 (Sunday, Pi Day 3.14)
Curses to that Hudson guy and Benjamin Franklin for this daylight savings thing! Ok, it isn't THAT bad, except when I have to get up early after losing an hour of sleep! I didn't have to, but Saturday, my body was telling me that all the working out with running and the gym was taking a toll, so I decided to run Sunday instead. Of course, the baseball game I as going to with my brother was moved up to 11am, instead of 1pm, so that threw me out of whack. I think the hardest thing for me when I get back into workout mode is the days off. I am so reluctant, because I don't want to fall back into *not* doing it. It is always so easy to find excuses not to workout.
I have to admit it was better this time, although in my hastiness to get started I threw on some clothes and learned another, valuable lesson: DO NOT RUN IN A REGULAR (non sports) BRA. Good golly, it was uncomfortable and annoying. Not enough to cause serious back problems, but enough to cause pain during running. It's interesting how I am encountering all of these challenges early on. I am not looking forward to what's ahead at this rate. NO INJURIES PLEASE! ;)
I was able to keep up with it, despite the wardrobe issue. That's a good sign, but I can't help but feel like next week is going to be a lot tougher. I wonder if there is room in the plan to do a couple more days of the week 2 regimen? I just feel like I didn't have a good week of this, and good do better next week. My running partner has been out of town, so maybe it won't be so bad to have a re-do. Maybe I should stop being such a perfectionist, but that's a completely different "workout challenge"!
Day 5 was Friday morning. It was sunny outside, but chilly and windy. This made for an awesome combination of burning lungs (from the cold air) and a snotty runny nose. Needless to say my main focus was on not snotting all over myself and being able to breathe without feeling like I was choking. Breathing still seems to be the major issue. When I am not entirely focused on that I seem to be able to do well in my other weak area (stride). This time is was all breathing, and I could tell by the time I was done.
"My lungs were aching for air...."
ahem, never mind the MST3K references folks, it's how I function.
I did not enjoy it to say the least, because of the sting in my lungs and goobers all over my face. Also, the headwinds were a challenge. Running seems so easy when I see most people doing it. I used to kind of role my eyes at the ones who seemed like they were struggling or going really slow, but I have to remember, everyone who is good was that person at one point. I am that person. Perseverance is key. I don't want to cut and run on this one.
Day 6 (Sunday, Pi Day 3.14)
Curses to that Hudson guy and Benjamin Franklin for this daylight savings thing! Ok, it isn't THAT bad, except when I have to get up early after losing an hour of sleep! I didn't have to, but Saturday, my body was telling me that all the working out with running and the gym was taking a toll, so I decided to run Sunday instead. Of course, the baseball game I as going to with my brother was moved up to 11am, instead of 1pm, so that threw me out of whack. I think the hardest thing for me when I get back into workout mode is the days off. I am so reluctant, because I don't want to fall back into *not* doing it. It is always so easy to find excuses not to workout.
I have to admit it was better this time, although in my hastiness to get started I threw on some clothes and learned another, valuable lesson: DO NOT RUN IN A REGULAR (non sports) BRA. Good golly, it was uncomfortable and annoying. Not enough to cause serious back problems, but enough to cause pain during running. It's interesting how I am encountering all of these challenges early on. I am not looking forward to what's ahead at this rate. NO INJURIES PLEASE! ;)
I was able to keep up with it, despite the wardrobe issue. That's a good sign, but I can't help but feel like next week is going to be a lot tougher. I wonder if there is room in the plan to do a couple more days of the week 2 regimen? I just feel like I didn't have a good week of this, and good do better next week. My running partner has been out of town, so maybe it won't be so bad to have a re-do. Maybe I should stop being such a perfectionist, but that's a completely different "workout challenge"!