Week 8 Session 1
6 Sessions to go until the end of my nine week plan and the goal of 3 miles!
Today was a simple one, 2 .5 miles or 25 minutes. After my last session I had decided I wanted the distance not the time as gaining mileage seemed more beneficial.
I'd spent the day working from home, sitting over a laptop, trying to remember to drink regularly. About 1/2 hr before I was due to run I downed a banana and a handful of dried apricots topping up on the fluids as well.
With the 5 minute warmup walk out the way, I must admit to my back feeling a little stiff and the beginnings of a tightness in my calves but I've learned to recognise my body telling me "I don't want to do this" and within a few minutes things tend to go away.
Today was no exception.
The interesting part came after about 1 1/4m when the results of my constant water intake became apparent. Luckily there are several quiet spots on my route and I quickly took advantage of one of them. 1 1/2m then 1 3/4m passed by and I was starting to struggle, I hadn't sweated this much in years. By 2 miles I was doubting I could make the finish and contemplated walking the last stretch. Then it occurred to me it was only an extra couple of hundred meters further than my last outing so I just had to do it.
I arrived back at my car 2.42 miles in total, 26:00 mins. That's a 10.45 min average, I've got to be happy with that.
Today was a simple one, 2 .5 miles or 25 minutes. After my last session I had decided I wanted the distance not the time as gaining mileage seemed more beneficial.
I'd spent the day working from home, sitting over a laptop, trying to remember to drink regularly. About 1/2 hr before I was due to run I downed a banana and a handful of dried apricots topping up on the fluids as well.
With the 5 minute warmup walk out the way, I must admit to my back feeling a little stiff and the beginnings of a tightness in my calves but I've learned to recognise my body telling me "I don't want to do this" and within a few minutes things tend to go away.
Today was no exception.
The interesting part came after about 1 1/4m when the results of my constant water intake became apparent. Luckily there are several quiet spots on my route and I quickly took advantage of one of them. 1 1/2m then 1 3/4m passed by and I was starting to struggle, I hadn't sweated this much in years. By 2 miles I was doubting I could make the finish and contemplated walking the last stretch. Then it occurred to me it was only an extra couple of hundred meters further than my last outing so I just had to do it.
I arrived back at my car 2.42 miles in total, 26:00 mins. That's a 10.45 min average, I've got to be happy with that.
posted by Gary at 8:00 pm
2 Comments:
Hi Gary! I have stumbled over your blog and it was a nice surprise to finally read about running experiences which are close to mine. I'm a beginner runner too (actually I'm not as advanced as you are..I've reached Week 3). I too have terrible back pain and all kinds of stiffness and soreness (I'm only concerned about the former). I'm running 1.25 miles currently.
I'll keep visiting your blog. Good luck with your goals!
Kris.
Nice to hear from a fellow sufferer. What ever you do keep at it, i've just done another 2.5 mile in 25.59. Whwn i started i just about managed 1/4 mile. If i can do it anyone can.
Just had a peek at your site, really nice layout. I'm going back later to read the blogs themselves.
If you get stuck at all or need any encouragement give me a shout. I'll try and stay current with your updates so you will probaly hear from me again anyway.
Good luck and keep plodding away.
Gary
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