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. :)
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