So I don't know if I'm doing this right at all, to tell you the truth. By my calculation, I should be running/walking 2+ miles in about 26 minutes. I did just 2 miles today, but it took me 29 minutes. I don't know if that means I'm running and walking too slow or what the deal is. I did try running faster today (up to 5.5 miles/hour) and that seemed to be okay, but I had to work my way up to it. Either way, I know in my head I should start speeding up my running / walking a bit. I guess I'll try it out on Thursday, and see how it goes.
On the plus side though, I didn't feel like dying during my run today! I'm not gonna lie - it was hard, but I didn't get to the point where I didn't think I could make it. That feels like a good accomplishment to have, since every week I'm complaining about how I feel like death when running.
The only thing I see now that could be standing in my way is the use of a treadmill instead of running outside. I know I should be running outside to get used to it, but I'm kind of afraid to. At least on a treadmill I can see my time. I get so red faced and sweaty when running, I kind of feel self conscious. Oh well.
Until Thursday!
A tip I received when training on a treadmill was to turn the incline up to 2.0 to better mimic running on ground. At 0.0 incline on a treadmill it's actually like running downhill.
ReplyDeleteIt's scary at first to run outside, but it really is the best training. Coming from someone who's been there, maybe aim for 1 day a week of outdoor training, 2 indoor just to start getting used to it. After all, your 5K will be outside, right?
You're doing great Emily! Keep going and I can't wait to hear that you've achieved your goal!
Thanks Erin! I think I will try that on Thursday and see how it goes. I haven't signed up for any 5K's yet - I figured I'd see how this goes first, and maybe sign up for one later in summer / early fall. Thanks for the encouragement! :)
ReplyDeleteIf you have the funds/time to come out here for a weekend, you could join our 5K that AAZK is putting on. The money goes to cheetah conservation, and I would be there to cheer you on. October 2nd. Think about it!
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