Yep, I fell off the running wagon. Between studying for my certification exam and an injury, I stopped trying for a while. My runs went from every few days to every couple weeks. The last run was done after a 4 week break. Despite going back to week two intervals, I was injured. My tibialis anterior threw a fit and would not allow me to walk without limping or going up on my toes. I rolled and massaged, but it just needed rest. The good news? I passed my exam (yay, I'm a certified personal trainer!!!), and my leg is all better now. I am going to restart (and finish) the C25K program, but before I restart it, I am going to do about a month of Walk Away the Pounds just to get my body used to moving again. I'm going to start with the two-mile walk and work up from there as appropriate. In the mean time, I remeasured myself so I have a new starting point. I also put in the differences from the first measurements I took six months ago. The new addition is the waist-hip ratio and body-fat (using the Body Fat Calculator app and these measurements).
Weight: 134.6 lbs (-5.65 lbs)
Neck: 13.25"
Bicep: 9.75" (-1.25")
Forearm: 9.5" (+2")
Chest: 35.25" (-1.25")
Abdomen: 31.75" (-1")
Hips: 36.5" (-0.75")
Thigh: 20.75" (+2.5")
Calves: 13.5" (-0.25")
Waist-hip: 0.87
Body fat: 28.82% (95.8 lbs lean, 38.8 lbs fat)
A healthy waist-hip ratio for women is 0.70-0.80. Right now, I'm on the verge of high risk for chronic health issues. Gotta change that.
Wednesday, July 8, 2015
Monday, April 27, 2015
C25K Run #7
I'm still here and still alive! The run did not kill me! I just had a minor hiatus due to scheduling. *groan* Thing #2 was sick. Husband was working a lot. I was out of commission for a couple days. Crazy crazy. Glad to be up and running again (literally).
The run was actually on Saturday (the 25th). so it had been eight days between runs. Far too long! I was itching to get out there again (never thought I'd say that)! I contemplated repeating run #6's intervals one more time since it had been so long. In fact, I had selected that day on my app. For whatever reason, though, I changed it last minute back to #7. Why, oh why?
It was rough to say the absolute least. The intervals are now two sets of 90 sec run/90 sec walk and 3 min run/3 min walk. Doing that after not running (or doing much of any exercise whatsoever) for eight days? Brutal. But I did it! I ran the whole time for each interval! I did NOT stop! Granted, by the end of it, I was running like a wounded animal, but still--I ran the whole time! During the first 3 min interval, I almost pulled out my phone to see how much time was left. But I stopped myself. I knew that I was just looking for an out. "Oh, I made it 2 minutes, that's enough for this time." I stopped my brain from making excuses and made the choice to either run until I fell over or until the timer dinged. Well, the timer dinged, and if I had any spare breath, I would have yelled "Thank you, God!" But I had no breath, haha. I tell you what, my calves were NOT happy after that interval. They were screaming at me. If I had been a smidge dehydrated or had a bit less nutrition, I'm very certain my run would have stopped right then and there because of massive cramps.
For the second 3 min interval, my feet were barely coming off the ground, and I was going ridiculously slowly. But I was going. I didn't stop. I didn't give up. And I didn't trip over the flat ground. ;) I pushed through because I knew that was the last running interval and that I'd be only walking after that. My calves weren't nearly as angry after this one, but my tibialis anterior are still pretty sore (three days later).
Because the intervals changed, the workout was about 3 minutes shorter than previously. That combined with the fact that it had been 8 days since the last run, and that 1/3 of the run was uphill AND against strong winds means that my distance and pace were lacking compared to before.
Time: 28:20 (-3:17)
Distance: 1.74 mi (-0.31 mi)
Pace: 16:19 (-0:52)
The stats actually aren't that bad, especially considering the circumstance. I am more focused on the fact that, as I've stated numerous times already, I did it, and I didn't quit. I'm fully prepared to run again on Thursday (praying nothing gets in the way again!). Also, I am going to start walking between runs just to help stay moving. The big change with this run was that it completely wiped me out. In the past, I have craved nothing but carbs after my runs. This time, though, I was just out of commission. I ran in the mid-afternoon, and I had enough energy to keep the boys from tearing apart the house and to make sandwiches for dinner, and that was about it. I sat down with my snack when I got done running, and I tried to let my body relax. Yeah, bad idea. Instead of melting into the chair, my body tried to lay down.
The run was actually on Saturday (the 25th). so it had been eight days between runs. Far too long! I was itching to get out there again (never thought I'd say that)! I contemplated repeating run #6's intervals one more time since it had been so long. In fact, I had selected that day on my app. For whatever reason, though, I changed it last minute back to #7. Why, oh why?
It was rough to say the absolute least. The intervals are now two sets of 90 sec run/90 sec walk and 3 min run/3 min walk. Doing that after not running (or doing much of any exercise whatsoever) for eight days? Brutal. But I did it! I ran the whole time for each interval! I did NOT stop! Granted, by the end of it, I was running like a wounded animal, but still--I ran the whole time! During the first 3 min interval, I almost pulled out my phone to see how much time was left. But I stopped myself. I knew that I was just looking for an out. "Oh, I made it 2 minutes, that's enough for this time." I stopped my brain from making excuses and made the choice to either run until I fell over or until the timer dinged. Well, the timer dinged, and if I had any spare breath, I would have yelled "Thank you, God!" But I had no breath, haha. I tell you what, my calves were NOT happy after that interval. They were screaming at me. If I had been a smidge dehydrated or had a bit less nutrition, I'm very certain my run would have stopped right then and there because of massive cramps.
For the second 3 min interval, my feet were barely coming off the ground, and I was going ridiculously slowly. But I was going. I didn't stop. I didn't give up. And I didn't trip over the flat ground. ;) I pushed through because I knew that was the last running interval and that I'd be only walking after that. My calves weren't nearly as angry after this one, but my tibialis anterior are still pretty sore (three days later).
Because the intervals changed, the workout was about 3 minutes shorter than previously. That combined with the fact that it had been 8 days since the last run, and that 1/3 of the run was uphill AND against strong winds means that my distance and pace were lacking compared to before.
Time: 28:20 (-3:17)
Distance: 1.74 mi (-0.31 mi)
Pace: 16:19 (-0:52)
The stats actually aren't that bad, especially considering the circumstance. I am more focused on the fact that, as I've stated numerous times already, I did it, and I didn't quit. I'm fully prepared to run again on Thursday (praying nothing gets in the way again!). Also, I am going to start walking between runs just to help stay moving. The big change with this run was that it completely wiped me out. In the past, I have craved nothing but carbs after my runs. This time, though, I was just out of commission. I ran in the mid-afternoon, and I had enough energy to keep the boys from tearing apart the house and to make sandwiches for dinner, and that was about it. I sat down with my snack when I got done running, and I tried to let my body relax. Yeah, bad idea. Instead of melting into the chair, my body tried to lay down.
Wednesday, April 15, 2015
C25K Run #6
Woo! That was intense!
I did my run yesterday. It was raining off and on in various parts of the city, but I went anyway, and I'm glad I did. I chose yet a different route (I have not used the same route once since I started because I haven't found just the right one for me), and this one I won't do again. The first third of the route was uphill--a 138 foot climb slowly. It is definitely good for a challenge, but my next run bumps up the intervals yet again, and that in itself is going to be a big enough challenge.
My problem is that anywhere I go is going to be either uphill or downhill (yay for living next to a mountain). So I am trying to go uphill first, when I'm still fresh, and then work my way slowly down once the run actually starts. I think I found a good path. I'll find out, huh?
Stats:
Distance: 2.05 mi (same)
Time: 31:37 min (-0:01)
Pace: 15:27 min/mi (+0:02)
I am not worried that my pace was a smidge slower simply because of that massive hill at the beginning. But I am really nervous about the next interval set. I'll be rotating between 90s run/90s walk and 3 min run/3 min walk. Ahhh!! I know I can do it, though, simply because one thing I have learned over and over is I am stronger than I think.
My hamstrings were still incredibly tight before the run despite an epsom salt bath the day before. Surprisingly, though, the run helped loosen them up (which I was very grateful for!), and I remembered to stretch. :D I did notice my feet turning out even more with this run....dang it. Time to start strength training to correct this muscle imbalance I have!
I did my run yesterday. It was raining off and on in various parts of the city, but I went anyway, and I'm glad I did. I chose yet a different route (I have not used the same route once since I started because I haven't found just the right one for me), and this one I won't do again. The first third of the route was uphill--a 138 foot climb slowly. It is definitely good for a challenge, but my next run bumps up the intervals yet again, and that in itself is going to be a big enough challenge.
My problem is that anywhere I go is going to be either uphill or downhill (yay for living next to a mountain). So I am trying to go uphill first, when I'm still fresh, and then work my way slowly down once the run actually starts. I think I found a good path. I'll find out, huh?
Stats:
Distance: 2.05 mi (same)
Time: 31:37 min (-0:01)
Pace: 15:27 min/mi (+0:02)
I am not worried that my pace was a smidge slower simply because of that massive hill at the beginning. But I am really nervous about the next interval set. I'll be rotating between 90s run/90s walk and 3 min run/3 min walk. Ahhh!! I know I can do it, though, simply because one thing I have learned over and over is I am stronger than I think.
My hamstrings were still incredibly tight before the run despite an epsom salt bath the day before. Surprisingly, though, the run helped loosen them up (which I was very grateful for!), and I remembered to stretch. :D I did notice my feet turning out even more with this run....dang it. Time to start strength training to correct this muscle imbalance I have!
Saturday, April 11, 2015
Running Effects and Progress
There have been no significant changes in my body as of yet from the running, but there have been lots of little changes. The first one--I WANT CARBS! After last night's run, I could NOT stop thinking about popcorn...and that's AFTER I had a large helping of spaghetti! When I thought about having to make the popcorn, and that I wouldn't eat all of it, my brain switched to thinking about crackers. Plain crackers, of all things! I seriously had to go to bed so I wouldn't sabotage myself. I WANT to use my my glycogen stores so that my body will start burning some fat! I don't remember if I put it on here or not, but one of my ultimate fitness goals is to have a healthy waist-to-hip ratio. Right now, I am in the danger zone (just barely, but still there).
With that being said, I have noticed a slight decrease in my abdomen, which is ridiculously exciting for me. It's nothing extremely obvious, but it is enough that I have noticed. I will do another set of measurements after my ninth run is completed.
With yesterday's run, my right foot was having some issues, just proximal to my big toe. I have noticed it in the past just walking around my house. It just feels like the connective tissue right there is overly tight. I think I'll have to start massaging it so I don't develop plantar fasciitis. I have never had it before, and hopefully I never will. I am going to nab a plastic bottle, fill it 3/4 full of water, freeze it, and roll my foot over it a lot.
On the same note, I realized yesterday I have neglected my stretches. I do my cooldown as I ought, but I tend to crash with a snack when I get home, or just stay upright and cook dinner, but no stretch. Today I am going to start foam rolling and stretching. I also plan to try to foam roll right before I run to help correct some issues. The last two runs I have noticed something else besides my toe. My feet, especially my right foot, turn out when I run. My toes are not forward. It actually feels like my foot turns out as I lift it up, and then I end up landing semi-flat-footed, which I am pretty sure is contributing to my big toe issue.
Aside from that, I have been popping and creaking all over, from my ankles to my knees to my upper back...all the time! My body is getting used to moving all over. it will subside...soon?
With that being said, I have noticed a slight decrease in my abdomen, which is ridiculously exciting for me. It's nothing extremely obvious, but it is enough that I have noticed. I will do another set of measurements after my ninth run is completed.
With yesterday's run, my right foot was having some issues, just proximal to my big toe. I have noticed it in the past just walking around my house. It just feels like the connective tissue right there is overly tight. I think I'll have to start massaging it so I don't develop plantar fasciitis. I have never had it before, and hopefully I never will. I am going to nab a plastic bottle, fill it 3/4 full of water, freeze it, and roll my foot over it a lot.
On the same note, I realized yesterday I have neglected my stretches. I do my cooldown as I ought, but I tend to crash with a snack when I get home, or just stay upright and cook dinner, but no stretch. Today I am going to start foam rolling and stretching. I also plan to try to foam roll right before I run to help correct some issues. The last two runs I have noticed something else besides my toe. My feet, especially my right foot, turn out when I run. My toes are not forward. It actually feels like my foot turns out as I lift it up, and then I end up landing semi-flat-footed, which I am pretty sure is contributing to my big toe issue.
Aside from that, I have been popping and creaking all over, from my ankles to my knees to my upper back...all the time! My body is getting used to moving all over. it will subside...soon?
Friday, April 10, 2015
C25K Run #5
I finally got out to run again, and man was it a beast! Halfway through I just started dragging horribly. I felt like my feet were shuffling instead of coming up off the ground, and I didn't feel as if I was propelling myself forward at all. I was certain I would not break the two-mile mark today, but, much to my surprise, I did! Five days was definitely too long between runs, but I did manage to keep up with the intervals the whole time.
Today's stats:
Time: 31:38
Distance: 2.05 mi (+0.02 mi)
Pace: 15:25 (-0:18)
Also worked on my handstand today. I made it 13 seconds today (+0:08)!!
They may be small victories, but I'll take what I can get. Yay!
Planning another run on Sunday morning. Hopefully hub's job won't be as hectic and demanding time wise as it has been these last two weeks so I can get some regular training days in (and, you know, so we can have him home).
Today's stats:
Time: 31:38
Distance: 2.05 mi (+0.02 mi)
Pace: 15:25 (-0:18)
Also worked on my handstand today. I made it 13 seconds today (+0:08)!!
They may be small victories, but I'll take what I can get. Yay!
Planning another run on Sunday morning. Hopefully hub's job won't be as hectic and demanding time wise as it has been these last two weeks so I can get some regular training days in (and, you know, so we can have him home).
Thursday, April 9, 2015
C25K Run #4 and more
Well, I just found out that my runkeeper account has been set to elite, which is only supposed to be a paid thing. I sent a message asking about it. *shrug* We'll see.
In the meantime, I did run #4 on 5 Apr. The one before that was 30 Mar. This is not ideal, and I do not like it, but I can only run when my husband is home to watch the kids, and he has been really busy lately. I toyed with the idea of doing another day of the intervals from the previous week (60 s run/90 s walk) since it had been so long since I had run, but I decided to at least try the new intervals (90 s run/2 min walk). To my surprise (and joy), I survived the whole run on the new intervals.
Here are the stats for this run:
Distance: 2.03 mi (+0.3 mi)
Duration: 31:57
Average rate: 15:43 (-01:14)
Despite the training days being stretched further than I like, I am going to keep this up. I am excited to be able to run a mile without stopping. I feel like I am finally accomplishing a good fitness goal.
On top of that, I discovered this app called coach.me. It helps you track goals and habits you want to develop. A couple of the habits are fitness related (of course). One is a plank challenge. Today was a 20 second front plank, and then a 15 second side plank (on each side).
The other I started was to simply practice handstands. My shoulders are weak, and my wrists are tight, so I knew I had to start out slowly. I looked up a few videos for inspiration on the best way to start, and I found this one. I figured this would be a good start for me, though I don't have the hand props--simply getting my legs up and my weight onto my arms. I didn't expect to be able to do much at the beginning, and I was right! I set up my mat, marked where I needed my hands (which I had to do a little further out so I wouldn't fall over), and put my feet on the wall. Oh my gosh! I tried it probably four or five times, and the longest I could hold it was 5 seconds. I feel ridiculous right now. BUT, I am working on it so I can become stronger and not be ridiculous anymore. :)
In the meantime, I did run #4 on 5 Apr. The one before that was 30 Mar. This is not ideal, and I do not like it, but I can only run when my husband is home to watch the kids, and he has been really busy lately. I toyed with the idea of doing another day of the intervals from the previous week (60 s run/90 s walk) since it had been so long since I had run, but I decided to at least try the new intervals (90 s run/2 min walk). To my surprise (and joy), I survived the whole run on the new intervals.
Here are the stats for this run:
Distance: 2.03 mi (+0.3 mi)
Duration: 31:57
Average rate: 15:43 (-01:14)
Despite the training days being stretched further than I like, I am going to keep this up. I am excited to be able to run a mile without stopping. I feel like I am finally accomplishing a good fitness goal.
On top of that, I discovered this app called coach.me. It helps you track goals and habits you want to develop. A couple of the habits are fitness related (of course). One is a plank challenge. Today was a 20 second front plank, and then a 15 second side plank (on each side).
The other I started was to simply practice handstands. My shoulders are weak, and my wrists are tight, so I knew I had to start out slowly. I looked up a few videos for inspiration on the best way to start, and I found this one. I figured this would be a good start for me, though I don't have the hand props--simply getting my legs up and my weight onto my arms. I didn't expect to be able to do much at the beginning, and I was right! I set up my mat, marked where I needed my hands (which I had to do a little further out so I wouldn't fall over), and put my feet on the wall. Oh my gosh! I tried it probably four or five times, and the longest I could hold it was 5 seconds. I feel ridiculous right now. BUT, I am working on it so I can become stronger and not be ridiculous anymore. :)
Wednesday, April 1, 2015
Couch to 5K--The Beginning
A little over a week ago, I started the Couch to 5K program to learn how to run. I do not know why I suddenly have an interest in running. Maybe I simply want to have the experience of it so I can more appropriately help future clients who want to be trained to run more efficiently. *shrug*
Running has never been my strong suit. I have done it as little as possible through my whole life, I think. I don't recall ever having a PE coach who actually explained anything to me. I remember having coaches who would yell at the class to do a certain exercise, only to see the girls fumble and then roll their eyes. Yeah, because that makes us better and stronger. Thanks, Coach. I did try during PE; I wasn't the girl who saw the ball coming and jumped out of the way squealing. I chased the ball, I tried catching it, I kicked the ball hard and ran hard to get to first base quickly. I did what I could. I never dove for the volleyball, but I did block a soccer ball with my face (yeah, went to the nurse for that one). They can't say I never put myself out there, but they sure acted like it. It seemed that if we didn't participate in the extracurricular sports that they didn't feel the need to train us, or thought that we weren't worth their time.
My high school only required one year of PE, so I did that my freshman year and nothing else physical (aside from marching band) for the rest of my high school days. My coach that year was not very good, to say the least. She was fresh out of college and still seemed stuck in the popular-high-school-athlete mentality. The girls in my class who actually were athletes would change into their gym clothes and then pow-wow in the coach's office, chatting and laughing with her like they were all best buddies. As soon as the rest of us non-athletic students were dressed (and they chatted a little longer), we started class. We frequented the track outside, not that it mattered. The coach did not structure the class at all, it seemed. We would start by walking. Eventually she would yell out "Everybody run now!" so we ran. She'd chat with someone on the sidelines and after a while yell for us to walk again. She never tracked how far we went, never timed our miles, nothing. I did not have the endurance to actually run, so I very slowly jogged. It was a big joke with my friends because I walked faster than I ran (4 mph walking vs probably 2-3 mph "running"). They would pass me while running, and I would catch up while walking. My final was to run a mile without stopping. If I stopped at all, I failed the whole class and had to retake it the following year. Since I had never run a mile, it was a grueling time. It was inside the gym. Most of the class didn't have to run; they were exempt from the final due to perfect attendance. My friends, God bless them, cheered me on from the sidelines. I was determined to complete the mile because there was no way I was taking another whole year with this coach. To this day, I do not know how I did it, but I finished the mile without stopping.
Here I am, 14 years later, actually wanting to learn how to run. Go figure. And running is one thing I did not learn in college. We learned how to program for people learning to run and things such as that, but we did not have the opportunity to actually learn to run. I figured the easiest way to get started was by using the C25K program (via their android app), which is interval training between walking and running. The program I chose only calls for running on three days out of the week, which is great. I tried running with my boys, considering they can run for 0.75 mi before tuckering out. Alas, it's not meant to be. No matter how much I explained it, when I got to my running interval and thus ran past my kids, #2 inevitably stopped and broke down crying "Mommy, don't leave me!" Every single time. I ran with them for the first two days. Both times I ended up changing the route to go to the playground so they could play while I ran circles around the park to avoid further meltdowns. The third run, I did while hubs was home, so he watched the boys so I could run alone.
And it was fantastic.
Here are my stats for the first three runs. I'll be posting about each run and then what exercises I'm doing on my off days. Lately I've been doing random exercises at the park while my boys play.
Run #1: 23 Mar. 1.47 mi in 28:37. Avg speed 3.09 mph.
Run #2: 27 Mar. 1.53 mi in 29:58. Avg speed 3.05 mph.
Run #3: 30 Mar. 1.73 mi in 29:20. Avg speed 3.54 mph.
Slow but certain gains, which feels great. I have also noticed that my abdomen is smaller since I started running. I don't know if it's anything measurable. It just looks ever so slightly smaller to me. I will do a new set of measurements after the first month. These past runs were intervals of 60 seconds running with 90 seconds walking. This next week bumps up to 90 seconds running and 2 minutes walking. My initial reaction is "Hahahah, yeah right," but looking back at my runs, I know it will work. My third run, I remember feeling surprised when the timer went off and told me to walk. I felt like I could have gone for longer. So, here goes! Tomorrow is my next run.
Oh, one other detail. The last three runs, I have become slightly dizzy. I thought it had something to do with running small circles around the playground, but the third run was straight paths. Then I remembered that I'm at a much higher elevation than I was a month ago. They say it takes about 30 days to acclimate. Hopefully that happens for me soon. I do NOT like that feeling.
Running has never been my strong suit. I have done it as little as possible through my whole life, I think. I don't recall ever having a PE coach who actually explained anything to me. I remember having coaches who would yell at the class to do a certain exercise, only to see the girls fumble and then roll their eyes. Yeah, because that makes us better and stronger. Thanks, Coach. I did try during PE; I wasn't the girl who saw the ball coming and jumped out of the way squealing. I chased the ball, I tried catching it, I kicked the ball hard and ran hard to get to first base quickly. I did what I could. I never dove for the volleyball, but I did block a soccer ball with my face (yeah, went to the nurse for that one). They can't say I never put myself out there, but they sure acted like it. It seemed that if we didn't participate in the extracurricular sports that they didn't feel the need to train us, or thought that we weren't worth their time.
My high school only required one year of PE, so I did that my freshman year and nothing else physical (aside from marching band) for the rest of my high school days. My coach that year was not very good, to say the least. She was fresh out of college and still seemed stuck in the popular-high-school-athlete mentality. The girls in my class who actually were athletes would change into their gym clothes and then pow-wow in the coach's office, chatting and laughing with her like they were all best buddies. As soon as the rest of us non-athletic students were dressed (and they chatted a little longer), we started class. We frequented the track outside, not that it mattered. The coach did not structure the class at all, it seemed. We would start by walking. Eventually she would yell out "Everybody run now!" so we ran. She'd chat with someone on the sidelines and after a while yell for us to walk again. She never tracked how far we went, never timed our miles, nothing. I did not have the endurance to actually run, so I very slowly jogged. It was a big joke with my friends because I walked faster than I ran (4 mph walking vs probably 2-3 mph "running"). They would pass me while running, and I would catch up while walking. My final was to run a mile without stopping. If I stopped at all, I failed the whole class and had to retake it the following year. Since I had never run a mile, it was a grueling time. It was inside the gym. Most of the class didn't have to run; they were exempt from the final due to perfect attendance. My friends, God bless them, cheered me on from the sidelines. I was determined to complete the mile because there was no way I was taking another whole year with this coach. To this day, I do not know how I did it, but I finished the mile without stopping.
Here I am, 14 years later, actually wanting to learn how to run. Go figure. And running is one thing I did not learn in college. We learned how to program for people learning to run and things such as that, but we did not have the opportunity to actually learn to run. I figured the easiest way to get started was by using the C25K program (via their android app), which is interval training between walking and running. The program I chose only calls for running on three days out of the week, which is great. I tried running with my boys, considering they can run for 0.75 mi before tuckering out. Alas, it's not meant to be. No matter how much I explained it, when I got to my running interval and thus ran past my kids, #2 inevitably stopped and broke down crying "Mommy, don't leave me!" Every single time. I ran with them for the first two days. Both times I ended up changing the route to go to the playground so they could play while I ran circles around the park to avoid further meltdowns. The third run, I did while hubs was home, so he watched the boys so I could run alone.
And it was fantastic.
Here are my stats for the first three runs. I'll be posting about each run and then what exercises I'm doing on my off days. Lately I've been doing random exercises at the park while my boys play.
Run #1: 23 Mar. 1.47 mi in 28:37. Avg speed 3.09 mph.
Run #2: 27 Mar. 1.53 mi in 29:58. Avg speed 3.05 mph.
Run #3: 30 Mar. 1.73 mi in 29:20. Avg speed 3.54 mph.
Slow but certain gains, which feels great. I have also noticed that my abdomen is smaller since I started running. I don't know if it's anything measurable. It just looks ever so slightly smaller to me. I will do a new set of measurements after the first month. These past runs were intervals of 60 seconds running with 90 seconds walking. This next week bumps up to 90 seconds running and 2 minutes walking. My initial reaction is "Hahahah, yeah right," but looking back at my runs, I know it will work. My third run, I remember feeling surprised when the timer went off and told me to walk. I felt like I could have gone for longer. So, here goes! Tomorrow is my next run.
Oh, one other detail. The last three runs, I have become slightly dizzy. I thought it had something to do with running small circles around the playground, but the third run was straight paths. Then I remembered that I'm at a much higher elevation than I was a month ago. They say it takes about 30 days to acclimate. Hopefully that happens for me soon. I do NOT like that feeling.
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