W1D3 (Week 1, Day 3) - Sunday
Skies: Clear
Temp: 50 degrees
Humidity: 67%
Wind: 1 mph
Time of Day: 8:20 pm
Okay, I confess. This was a mental struggle. It was a Sunday evening, after a very busy week with a full Saturday leading worship at a women's retreat (love you WBC gals!) followed by an evening at the baseball park. Then, Sunday morning worship, a nap that was too short Sunday afternoon...you get the picture. So, when it was chilly outside ("Man, my butt's cold!) and I was tired...it was just tougher getting started. But, since I'm being very public about doing this, I was motivated enough to get out there and go!
Not bad once I got started. It was dark...I took a flashlight and my dogs. It was chilly, but everything warmed up as I started off with a song in my head that was a good, quick beat. The goal today was just 30 minutes of brisk walking, a cool-down, with good stretching afterwards. I walked just about a mile when my timer told me to turn around. The stars were out, the air was fresh, and I was not hurting.
I was, however, noticing my left knee and left calf. They were "making themselves known"...not hurting, just, you know, there. I promised myself some extra attention to both areas during my stretch.
You've asked for the schedule, so here's the first 4 weeks (from http://www.beginnertriathlete.com/):
Skies: Clear
Temp: 50 degrees
Humidity: 67%
Wind: 1 mph
Time of Day: 8:20 pm
Okay, I confess. This was a mental struggle. It was a Sunday evening, after a very busy week with a full Saturday leading worship at a women's retreat (love you WBC gals!) followed by an evening at the baseball park. Then, Sunday morning worship, a nap that was too short Sunday afternoon...you get the picture. So, when it was chilly outside ("Man, my butt's cold!) and I was tired...it was just tougher getting started. But, since I'm being very public about doing this, I was motivated enough to get out there and go!
Not bad once I got started. It was dark...I took a flashlight and my dogs. It was chilly, but everything warmed up as I started off with a song in my head that was a good, quick beat. The goal today was just 30 minutes of brisk walking, a cool-down, with good stretching afterwards. I walked just about a mile when my timer told me to turn around. The stars were out, the air was fresh, and I was not hurting.
I was, however, noticing my left knee and left calf. They were "making themselves known"...not hurting, just, you know, there. I promised myself some extra attention to both areas during my stretch.
You've asked for the schedule, so here's the first 4 weeks (from http://www.beginnertriathlete.com/):
Week 1 - T (25/0), Th (30/0), Sun (30/0) Total 85/0 (other days are OFF)
Week 2 - T (27/3), Th (27/3), Sun (27/3) Total 81/9
Week 3 - T (24/6), Th (24/6), Sun (24/6) Total 72/18
Week 4 - T (27/3), Th (24/6), Sun (24/6) Total 75/15
I've seen other C25K plans, but they are not 16 weeks like this one...more like nine. And they move right into running the first week. I'm taking it slow and steady. But I'm open to moving to those training schedules later as I succeed here.
Before the weekend's over I will publish an official "Before" picture. Gotta perserve some things for history (and hope that change cometh!). Feel free to comment or ask questions below. I'm an open book!
1 comment:
sounds good!
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