I hate running. Always have. Until this week, I don't think I've ever run for more than sixty consecutive seconds. And if I did, it only happened once. Hey, I'll quicken my pace if someone is holding a door for me -- but not always. Hold the door, don't hold the door -- it doesn't matter much to me, as I'm usually not in a hurry.
So, this running idea came as a bit of a shock.
Where did it come from?
I've completely changed my body over the past year. I've been doing Pilates about four times a week, and riding my exercise bike about five hours a week. All in all, I've lost about thirty-six pounds.
I wanted a new kind of challenge.
One year ago, I never would have dreamed of taking up running. My back hurt, I was overweight -- and I was also, sorry to say, lazy.
This year, completing a 5K is actually in the realm of possibility. And I need a new fitness goal.
I went online, discovered the Couch to 5K Running Plan, printed it, grabbed a sheet of metallic star stickers, and bought Mizuno running shoes.
I went to the gym, and got on the treadmill. Twice over the past three days.
Yesterday was Day Two. Last night, I slept like a baby. Today my legs and feet were killing me. I was advised to soak my feet in ice water. I was more terrified of the soak than the running.
The ice water was painful -- a million little daggers -- but the post-icing felt amazing. My feet feel so, so good.
Will I be able to run my Veteran's Day 5K? Stay tuned to find out.
Where did it come from?
I've completely changed my body over the past year. I've been doing Pilates about four times a week, and riding my exercise bike about five hours a week. All in all, I've lost about thirty-six pounds.
I wanted a new kind of challenge.
One year ago, I never would have dreamed of taking up running. My back hurt, I was overweight -- and I was also, sorry to say, lazy.
This year, completing a 5K is actually in the realm of possibility. And I need a new fitness goal.
I went online, discovered the Couch to 5K Running Plan, printed it, grabbed a sheet of metallic star stickers, and bought Mizuno running shoes.
I went to the gym, and got on the treadmill. Twice over the past three days.
Yesterday was Day Two. Last night, I slept like a baby. Today my legs and feet were killing me. I was advised to soak my feet in ice water. I was more terrified of the soak than the running.
The ice water was painful -- a million little daggers -- but the post-icing felt amazing. My feet feel so, so good.
Will I be able to run my Veteran's Day 5K? Stay tuned to find out.
