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Week 4 : Wednesday : Cool Running
DONE!
Day 10 : 5 min warm-up / 3 min jog / 1.5 min walk / 5 min jog / 2.5 min walk / 3 min jog / 1.5 min walk / 5 min jog
Total: 26.5 minutes - walking (10.5 min) / jogging (16 min)
The overall workout went better for me today but I still couldn’t run the last 5 minutes straight up. But I did run 3.5 min instead of 3 like on Monday. So my totals today were actually – walking (12 min) – jogging (14.5 min). I think I’ll end up repeating this week’s routine next week. I’d like to have 3 solid days of being able to run that last 5 minutes straight before moving on to the next week’s routine. Feeling good about the workouts though and that I’ve been able to stick with the running parts.
Week 4 : Monday : Cool Running
DONE!
Day 10 : 5 min warm-up / 3 min jog / 1.5 min walk / 5 min jog / 2.5 min walk / 3 min jog / 1.5 min walk / 5 min jog
Total: 26.5 minutes - walking (10.5 min) / jogging (16 min)
Whew! This one was tough… holy cow… went from jogging 9 minutes total last week to 16 minutes this week. The last 5 minutes I couldn’t jog the entire time so I broke that 5 minutes up into 3 min jogging and 2 min walking. So my totals today were actually – walking (12.5 min) – jogging (14 min). Hoping to nail that full 5 minutes on Wednesday. I may have to do this week routine for two weeks until my endurance catches up some. This one made me red faced for sure. lol! But I did it!
Week 3 : Saturday : Cool Running
DONE!
Day 7 : 23 minutes – 5 min warm-up / 90 jog / 90 walk / 180 jog / 180 walk (repeat)
Total: walking (14 min) / 120 walking (9 min)
Got an extra day in this morning. Felt great!
Week 3 : Friday : Cool Running
DONE!
Day 7 : 23 minutes – 5 min warm-up / 90 jog / 90 walk / 180 jog / 180 walk (repeat)
Total: walking (14 min) / 120 walking (9 min)
Well I made it through week 3. yay for me! I didn’t walk yesterday to try and rest my right shin. I’m glad I did. It wasn’t bad running today but it’s irritated still. I actually found running easier on my shin then the walking. I just need to get in better cardio shape. I looked through all the weeks of this program a few days ago and saw that the ultimate goal is to be running for 30 minutes by week 9. That’s only 6 more weeks. Running for 30 minutes straight? Hmmm…. I’ll believe that when I see it. lol! Going to try though and so far I’ve been on track and the workouts are feeling great! I really need to get myself over to the local Fleet Feet so they can did a running analysis. I just might be able t get a pair of shoes that help me to not walk so much on the outside of my feet.
On Facebook this week, Kara Luce recommended the Nike + Sportsband which collects your running from a chip on your shoe. She ties her chip to her laces which I would do as well since I don’t actually like Nike shoes – never have. They also have one that works with an iPod/iPhone instead of the sportsband. Even though I have an iphone, I think the sportsband might work for me better. It looks like a very cool gadget.
Week 3 : Wednesday : Cool Running
DONE!
Day 7 : 23 minutes – 5 min warm-up / 90 jog / 90 walk / 180 jog / 180 walk (repeat)
Total: walking (14 min) / 120 walking (9 min)
Today’s run went well. I walked yesterday for 30 minutes (trying to walk Tues/Thurs) but it looks like that may have affected my shins as I feel a shin splint developing on my right calf. sigh… not good. So I think I’ll be passing on the walking Tues/Thurs until I can get my ChiRunning form under control. I have tweaked things in my running stance but I’m not sure if I’m doing it right. In the book the author recommended video taping yourself running and I may just do that on Friday so I can see what my form looks like. I’m also strongly considering going to a running store and seeing if they have shoes for people with high arches. I know I run/walk on the outside of my foot which also causes crazy stress on my outside shin.
Week 3 : Monday : Cool Running
DONE!
Day 7 : 23 minutes – 5 min warm-up / 90 jog / 90 walk / 180 jog / 180 walk (repeat)
Total: walking (14 min) / 120 walking (9 min)
The total jogging time stayed the same this week but the groupings changed. With this one, I had two runs of 3 minutes jumping up from a minute and half. It felt pretty good. I wasn’t as winded as I was expecting to be. Last Monday I had a harder time getting in the groove and this week I’m even a bit sunburned. So I think my cardio is improving.
Week 2 : Friday : Cool Running
DONE!
Day 6 : 20 minutes – 5 min warm-up / 90 jogging / 120 walking
Total time: 13 minutes walking / 7 minutes jogging
Was up at 6am today and got my jog/walk in before 6:30am… yay for me! I definitely am noticing a difference in how winded I am. Today was so much better than Monday for me. Next week has some 3 minute sections of running. On Monday I didn’t think I’d be ready for that… but after today I think I’ll be okay.
