Day 2
Workout:
Walk 3 - 5 miles
5 minute cool down
Walking Pace: 4.0 mph - 4.3 mph, 2% incline
Distance: 3.4 miles
Time: 50 minutes
Well, walking on a treadmill might be the most boring thing in the world! Seeing that my workout today was to walk 3 to 5 miles, I obviously set my sights on knocking out at least 4miles...yeah right! I barely could stay sane just getting to 3! I kept trying to get distracted by what was on the TV, but still found myself watching the clock! There was nothing I could do to stay entertained. I tried to increase my pace in the hopes of getting farther faster, but I have short legs. I just can't go faster than 4.3 mph without feeling like I'm about to fly off the back of the treadmill! I was disappointed that I didn't go very far, but I was definitely glad to get off that thing after 50 minutes of walking! And to think, there are 3 or 4 more workouts like this! Augh! I hope it warms up so that I can at least do those outside.
On another note, I seem to have managed to pull a hamstring already. Seriously, I have problems! I broke my left ankle in high school, and subsequently, that leg is alway having some kind of issue. If it isn't my knee...it's my hamstring :) I hope it gets a bit better before I have to run again tomorrow. At least today I can rest and not have to look forward to an hour or more of the treadmill. Please Chicago, get warm soon!!
Wednesday, February 28, 2007
Tuesday, February 27, 2007
FTLOG!!!
Day 1
Workout:
Walk briskly for 1 mile
Run 2 minutes every half mile until you reach 3.5 miles
Walk .5 miles
3 minute cool down
Walking Pace: 4.0 mph, 1% incline
Running Pace: 6.0 mph, 1% incline
Distance: 4.35 miles
Time: 60 minutes
The Good:
I did it! Although, I may have misinterpreted the 2nd part of the workout. Am I supposed to do those intervals every half mile for 3.5 miles, or until the machine reaches 3.5 miles after having walked 1? I did it after I'd walked one...I might have been a slacker! It still took an hour though! I am proud that I did it just because it was easy to sign up, it was fun to go over the training schedule, it was exciting to think about actually completing a marathon. But as I drove to the gym and the reality of the situation hit me, I seriously wanted to turn around and go home! I'd actually have to RUN to do this! But I did. Good! :)
The Bad:
Yes, I did it. But it was far from easy! My legs felt like lead! I only had to do 2 minute intervals and they were hard! Like I was running through mud or something! That was a bit disheartening! I wanted to jump back in the saddle like I'd never stopped running. But I'm smart enough to know it doesn't work like that. Oh well, it can only get easier, right?!
The Noteworthy:
I'm addicted to pesto right now. I think I've had it for lunch 4 out of the past 6 work days. I ordered it from my favorite little Italian spot in my old neighborhood this weekend. I ate pesto pizza for dinner. I have a problem. But it is sooooo good! Maybe if I could convince them to make it with whole wheat pasta, I'd feel a little less guilty... I also ordered the sauteed broccoli from my Italian spot and I had forgotten how yummy it was! I probably damn near ate an entire head of broccoli yesterday! That ought to keep the system moving :)
Workout:
Walk briskly for 1 mile
Run 2 minutes every half mile until you reach 3.5 miles
Walk .5 miles
3 minute cool down
Walking Pace: 4.0 mph, 1% incline
Running Pace: 6.0 mph, 1% incline
Distance: 4.35 miles
Time: 60 minutes
The Good:
I did it! Although, I may have misinterpreted the 2nd part of the workout. Am I supposed to do those intervals every half mile for 3.5 miles, or until the machine reaches 3.5 miles after having walked 1? I did it after I'd walked one...I might have been a slacker! It still took an hour though! I am proud that I did it just because it was easy to sign up, it was fun to go over the training schedule, it was exciting to think about actually completing a marathon. But as I drove to the gym and the reality of the situation hit me, I seriously wanted to turn around and go home! I'd actually have to RUN to do this! But I did. Good! :)
The Bad:
Yes, I did it. But it was far from easy! My legs felt like lead! I only had to do 2 minute intervals and they were hard! Like I was running through mud or something! That was a bit disheartening! I wanted to jump back in the saddle like I'd never stopped running. But I'm smart enough to know it doesn't work like that. Oh well, it can only get easier, right?!
The Noteworthy:
I'm addicted to pesto right now. I think I've had it for lunch 4 out of the past 6 work days. I ordered it from my favorite little Italian spot in my old neighborhood this weekend. I ate pesto pizza for dinner. I have a problem. But it is sooooo good! Maybe if I could convince them to make it with whole wheat pasta, I'd feel a little less guilty... I also ordered the sauteed broccoli from my Italian spot and I had forgotten how yummy it was! I probably damn near ate an entire head of broccoli yesterday! That ought to keep the system moving :)
Monday, February 26, 2007
It's a done deal!
This morning, I did it! I registered for the Chicago Marathon! I sat there and stared at the registration form for about 20 minutes trying to decide not only if I COULD do it, but if I even WANTED to. It takes some serious dedication and a major lifestyle change. With it being 7 months away, is this something I could really commit to at this time?
I actually started training for the Portland Marathon back in 2001. I joined a training group and it worked out very well. I never had any motivational problems and I was able to keep up with the schedule. The only thing that stopped me was an injury I got during the half-marathon benchmark race. It was a real heart breaker for me. I worry that I won't be able to stay on track with out a training group. I worry that the heat of the Chicago summer will do me in. I worry that I will just get bored with it, like I do most other things.
But I don't want to look at it negatively! I have to remind myself that I can do it! That I'm now financially invested :) This could be the greatest thing I've ever done!
Sadly, I'm approaching it from the complete novice level. I am going to start from the groud floor and work my way up. No injuries this time! I will not assume I can run any particular distance or amount of time right now. I'm going to assume I've never run before in my life. Slow and steady! I found a 6 week training schedule to work yourself up from walker to runner. This is the route I'm going to take. Sure, I can run right now, but I've got 7 months...why not take it slow?
This blog will be to follow my progress. To help hold me accountable. And maybe even motivate someone else to do the same thing! Cross your fingers!!!
I actually started training for the Portland Marathon back in 2001. I joined a training group and it worked out very well. I never had any motivational problems and I was able to keep up with the schedule. The only thing that stopped me was an injury I got during the half-marathon benchmark race. It was a real heart breaker for me. I worry that I won't be able to stay on track with out a training group. I worry that the heat of the Chicago summer will do me in. I worry that I will just get bored with it, like I do most other things.
But I don't want to look at it negatively! I have to remind myself that I can do it! That I'm now financially invested :) This could be the greatest thing I've ever done!
Sadly, I'm approaching it from the complete novice level. I am going to start from the groud floor and work my way up. No injuries this time! I will not assume I can run any particular distance or amount of time right now. I'm going to assume I've never run before in my life. Slow and steady! I found a 6 week training schedule to work yourself up from walker to runner. This is the route I'm going to take. Sure, I can run right now, but I've got 7 months...why not take it slow?
This blog will be to follow my progress. To help hold me accountable. And maybe even motivate someone else to do the same thing! Cross your fingers!!!
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