...there's just no other way to say it. It is just HARD. I have to talk myself out of quitting from one minute to the next during the first half of my run...I always feel better on the 2nd half, because I'm almost done.
My workout is not set too high because I can run the 1 minute ok and I'm not out of breath anymore when it is time to run again...it's just that this is something I've never really done before, and it is so different from what I am accustomed to (which is nothing).
I didn't get a chance to get my bike tire fixed yesterday, so I'm going to go by there tomorrow, and I'm going to ride. I love riding my bike. I feel like I am flying. Maybe one day when I can run a long ways, I'll do a duathlon. THAT sounds like fun.
I don't want to sound like I am a whiney baby, or a complainer or anything because I am probably one of the toughest people I know. I've been through a lot in my life, I have a great attitude, and I know that this is going to get better once my body gets conditioned to it.
When I started this blog, I promised myself that I would always be 100% honest with myself and with whoever chose to read it, and that I would never cut corners. If it's hard, I'll say it's hard, if it's a breeze, I'll say that too. If I skip a bunch of workouts and eat a bunch of cheeseburgers, you can look for me to write about that as well. I want this blog to be an accurate depiction of my journey from couch-potato fatgirl to half-marathon runner (and beyond!), and the truth of it is that I am very out of shape and getting into it is not a lot of fun...the benefits will be great, but I don't think anyone ever told me it woud be easy...and it isn't.
I hope all is well with you and yours tonight. As always, thanks for listening.
With Sincerity,
Victoria
2 comments:
Victoria,
Please be aware that your body is stressed out when you first start running. It is after your body is stressed that your get into your "rythm", and you feel good! So, don't feel bad. You need time to adjust to the running. It is a good idea to warm up a bit before you run. You need to mildly stress your body so you are breathing heavy and your muscles are tingling a bit. Then you walk and cool down. Then you start on your reps. Your body will adjust quicker, and it won't be so bad. Riding your bike is excellent exercise, but you will benefit a lot more from both. You sound like a tough gal, but that doesn't mean you have to suffer through this. Running can be a pleasure, just as much as it can be a pain.
Hang in there Victoria,
The beginning is the hardest, can't you continue to walk if you can't run. Is there any harm in walking more? NO.
Do you take a day off? Just wondering.
Debra
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