Wow. I made it. Had to slow down a bit in the last two weeks, but still made it at a pace that's -- for me -- faster than walking.
I've decided not to worry about my pace right now. The goal is to run at a speed that gets my breathing rate up (but not to gasping level), and at a speed that doesn't injure the legs.
Next week, I'll start measuring the running by mileage rather than time.
Site du jour: Kitty tells it all. If I'm ever faced with the possibility of being a single woman at a Turkish wedding in London, I will now be prepared.
Exercise du jour: Week 9, Day 3, C25k. 30 minutes running.
Done! Indoors, and thus slow, but I do think the tendons prefer it that way. Plus, 5 miles walking.
13 comments:
Yay, congrats on finishing the program! Do you have a 5K race you are signed up for??
Congrats!!! Don't worry about your pace yet. Just get your body used to running regularly and then you can sprinkle in a bit of speed. This was what I didn't do when I first started and I got shin splints all the damn time.
Whoop! Whoop! (yes, Arsenal Hall fist pumping)...Congratulations! You'll be running the NYC Marathon before you know it!
Thanks for the site du jour - that was hilarious!
Way to go!! Coincidentally, last night I did Week 1, Day 1 of the C25K program :). I don't have a plan about how I'm going to finish this, but I'll keep plugging along as long as I don't injure myself.
AWESOME! I'm working on the plan to and just hit 20 minutes running last week! I, too found that I had to slow my pace for endurance. Good job, super inspiring! :D
Way to go Merry!
Oh No, another blog that I HAVE to add. I need to whittle down my choices-she's hysterical.
Congrats on the run!
Excellent job! Congratulations!
And extra kudos for working at your own pace.
Congrats on the run! Woo hoo!
Thanks so much for stopping by and leaving a comment. If you ever locate one of those shirts you mentioned, you have got to let me know. It sounds too much like me!
I am usually in the back of the pack, starting to learn that this is o.k.though.
So, good for you on going at your own pace. I find it is much more enjoyable that way.
Are you familiar with John Bingham and his writing? He's a runner, and a great writer, and he runs at a slow pace. And proud of it. I figure if he can do it then I can learn to do the same right?
Keep up the great work!
Awesome! I knew you could do it. And bonus points for being smart about injuries at the same time.
Now off to go check out the site du jour!
CONGRATULATIONS! What a huge accomplishment!
Congratulations!!! That's awesome!
Woohooooo! Well done.
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