We did our long walk/run yesterday--six miles total. It was intense, not gonna lie. I started out at a decent pace but ended significantly above what I would like and need to be at in order to finish this baby (the half) in 4 hours. I walked more than I wish I did, but last week's training was nil, so that's what happens I guess. This week we are walking/running 1 more day than we have in the past, so I'm hopeful that as time goes on, I can shave a few minutes off each mile.
I also just really need to build endurance! My legs felt like jell-o by the end of the 4th mile I think. Not good! Overall, the feet are doing much better, but I think I need to figure out something to do for them post work-out...I had a friend tell me to roll a frozen water bottle under them at night while watching TV, so I may try that. That's if I remember to get a water bottle and put it in the freezer!
I do feel accomplished that I did 6 miles and didn't die, haha. I also resisted the urge to vomit half-way through. Lesson learned: eat at least 2 hours before you go out for your walk/run!
One day I hope to be able to stop typing "walk/run" and just type "run." One day!
On a related topic, Shannon and I have done a really good job this semester of buying healthy groceries. I have eaten more fast food than I would like, but over all, I've lost 5 pounds since Christmas, and now that the training is getting more intense, I'm hoping to shed some more pounds at a little quicker pace!
My friend Ashley had a pair of petite running pants that she didn't want and they fit me perfectly! Running pants are usually way too long for me, so I'm excited. They are a good fabric, good length, good style (slight flare), and are black so they'll go with the work out stuff I currently own. She also gave me a watch that has lots of cool functions (tells you your heart rate, how many calories you burned, how long you've gone, etc, etc), so that is also handy since I'm trying to do the run for a few minutes, walk for a few minutes thing.
Well, that's it for my update. Tonight I have lifegroup from 6-7:30, then homework time, and then 35 minutes of cross-training...so this means exercise ball, weighted ball, and dumbbell time. Woohoo. Think I'll watch an episode of LOST while I'm at the cross-training. :-)
Oh and if any of you who read this know of any good volunteer opportunities, I'm looking to get into something I can do once or twice a week because I've decided that is something I've been neglecting in my life and need to work on. :-)
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GREAT POST! :) wooowhoooo!
ReplyDeletegetting your miles in during the week will help you feel better on the weekends :) .. also.. your feet... you might need to check into a different type shoe for your feet.... is it your arch that is hurting?
proud of you!!!!!!!!
yes I think it is my arch...however...my ankles hurt too ... like today it's still kinda hurting and I haven't worked out at all today. I think I may go to that shoe place and see if they can give me some shoe pointers.
ReplyDeleteThanks for all of your encouragement Ruth!