Week one is officially done! The weather was nice so I strapped on the Old Faithful tennis shoes (not a good idea) for my last run of week one.
The run went pretty well...I listened to the podcast and ended up going faster than normal but developed shin splints. I know this is from my shoes but I need to find a pair that works before I take them outside. Thanks to the Running Room, I can "try them out" on the treadmill for a month and return them if they aren't perfect...
My goal for the week was to work on breathing through my nose; I was successful at this and will continue working on it. Still thinking about next weeks goal...
Side note: I have been running off and on since February 2009 and am now seeing some changes in the muscles in my legs. Gives me motivation to keep going.
Thursday, October 29, 2009
Monday, October 26, 2009
Week 1 day 2
I have completed week 1 day 2 of the c25k program (again). I am going to see it through this time as I am signed up to run a 5k on New Years Day in Rochester...I am praying in advance for tolerable weather (notice I didn't say "nice" weather). I am hoping if I blog my progress, I will be more apt to stick with a regular schedule.
I can physically handle the run in my old worn out sneakers but they say that isn't good for me. I decided if I am going to take this running thing seriously then I deserve a good pair of running shoes. I am on my second new pair of shoes from the Running Room. I loved the first pair, as they provided great support and rocking motion. I really needed that as a beginning runner; problem with the shoes was, my toes were numb after every run. I had to take them back for a trouble shooting session; left with a different kind of shoe. Baby blue ones with reflectors-they scream 80's Fonda workout video. I have worn the new shoe on 1 run and hate them for a different reason. My toes didn't go numb but every muscle in my lower leg hurt and I had shin splints so bad I couldn't complete the run. I vow that these baby blues will make the treadmill 2 more times before I return to square one.
This weeks running goal is to work on breathing through my nose.
I can physically handle the run in my old worn out sneakers but they say that isn't good for me. I decided if I am going to take this running thing seriously then I deserve a good pair of running shoes. I am on my second new pair of shoes from the Running Room. I loved the first pair, as they provided great support and rocking motion. I really needed that as a beginning runner; problem with the shoes was, my toes were numb after every run. I had to take them back for a trouble shooting session; left with a different kind of shoe. Baby blue ones with reflectors-they scream 80's Fonda workout video. I have worn the new shoe on 1 run and hate them for a different reason. My toes didn't go numb but every muscle in my lower leg hurt and I had shin splints so bad I couldn't complete the run. I vow that these baby blues will make the treadmill 2 more times before I return to square one.
This weeks running goal is to work on breathing through my nose.
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