Semi-Regular Running Post!

[smock]

Hey runners! I woke up at 6:30 this morning, and when I checked the temperature it was already 80 outside! But did that stop me? NO. I WENT FOR A RUN. It was hot, sticky, slow, sweaty, BUT I FINISHED!

How is everyone else doing?

[partiallysunny]

I haven't exercised in three weeks.

[gault]

I went this morning but didn't run as much as I usually do. And only went once or twice last week. Grr to me.

[Deleted]

I tried to set my alarm again, no dice. I slept through it. I'm going to try to get out for a quick one at lunch in an hour or so because I don't have any time this evening. It's humid and sticky, but at least it's cloudy!

[bowies]

I haven't been to the gym since the 4th (overscheduled + migraines). I'm going after work today where I'll continue with the butt lifter and flirt with the suspended running machine. It is intriguing but I can tell it is not for the faint of heart. If it's relatively empty in there I'll try it - I don't want anyone judging me if I only make it a couple of minutes.

I'm noticing some muscle definition in my arms, but there's still a layer of flab standing in my way. My abs and thighs are still disaster areas.

[smock]

Uh, what is the butt lifter? I'm scared.

[smock]

And also, I have a gym phobia. I don't want people to look at me while I work out. It was seriously hard for me to start running outside!

[cuddlyevil]

Jul 10, 2013 10:16:36 GMT -5 partiallysunny said:

I haven't exercised in two weeks.

Fixed for me.

[starrieskies]

I got up and did day 2 week 2 this morning... Guys, I'm having some serious doubts about my ability to do this... I mean, it was only 90 seconds of jogging with a 2 minute walking break and it damn near killed me... I'm not sure I'm made out for this. I may just be a non-runner for life.

I'm not giving up, I'm going to stick with it. I'm just frustrated. Like I said in the "Wednesday" post, I'm very negative today.

[bowies]

Jul 10, 2013 10:52:55 GMT -5 smock said:

Uh, what is the butt lifter? I'm scared.

It's technically an elliptical, but it offers more of a "running up hill" motion.  Depending on the resistance, it works different parts of your lower body - I notice it in my butt.  I like it because it doesn't have any of those arm thingies moving back and forth.  I just grab on and shuffle my feet for 30 minutes.

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Jul 10, 2013 11:06:49 GMT -5 starrieskies said:

I got up and did day 2 week 2 this morning... Guys, I'm having some serious doubts about my ability to do this... I mean, it was only 90 seconds of jogging with a 2 minute walking break and it damn near killed me... I'm not sure I'm made out for this. I may just be a non-runner for life.

I'm not giving up, I'm going to stick with it. I'm just frustrated. Like I said in the "Wednesday" post, I'm very negative today.

You can do it! Running is tough, but you will can do it!

[starrieskies]

Thanks, dl. I knew it was going to be hard, but I guess I wasn't really expecting it to be THIS hard, this soon. Of course, skipping last Friday probably didn't help...

[malibu]

I've been so, so bad. I stopped doing C25K a while ago. I'm signed up for the Warrior Dash in September. I really need to get moving on this. The registration wasn't cheap, so I'm going to do it, whether I walk or run. I'd prefer to run.

[smock]

Jul 10, 2013 11:06:49 GMT -5 starrieskies said:

I got up and did day 2 week 2 this morning... Guys, I'm having some serious doubts about my ability to do this... I mean, it was only 90 seconds of jogging with a 2 minute walking break and it damn near killed me... I'm not sure I'm made out for this. I may just be a non-runner for life.

I'm not giving up, I'm going to stick with it. I'm just frustrated. Like I said in the "Wednesday" post, I'm very negative today.

Cut yourself some slack! I started C25k last summer as a fully committed running hater. I was like "running is STUPID unless something is chasing you." It was HARD at first, until I realized that I was pushing myself to run way too fast on the "run" parts, and just panting and falling over on the "walk" parts. Do a slow shuffle run, and I guarantee you will get better!

[Deleted]

Alright I did it and of course as soon as I started the sun came out. And when I finished it became cloudy. Ugh. At least I burned an extra hundred calories in the sweaty sweaty humidity.

[smock]

Whoo go doglove!!!! Now go take a shower, you're stinking up everything. 

[captainmel]

You are all impressive.

Boyfriend and I went hiking on Saturday and we did a hike that gains 1100 feet in altitude. My hips have been so sore! You can't complain about your hips without sounding gearatric so I've been especially old this week.

[So_Fetch]

You are amazing! I wish I had a good place to run where I could just go out the front door and not have to drive somewhere else. I have a really hard time running after work because of the heat and I'm already tired. My weekend runs have been awesome though. I did my fastest mile last Saturday (11:04!!)

[doctorchick]

Tuesday's planned run got derailed, but I'm excited to go out tomorrow morning. That still counts, right?

[starrieskies]

Jul 10, 2013 12:58:03 GMT -5 smock said:

Jul 10, 2013 11:06:49 GMT -5 starrieskies said:

I got up and did day 2 week 2 this morning... Guys, I'm having some serious doubts about my ability to do this... I mean, it was only 90 seconds of jogging with a 2 minute walking break and it damn near killed me... I'm not sure I'm made out for this. I may just be a non-runner for life.

I'm not giving up, I'm going to stick with it. I'm just frustrated. Like I said in the "Wednesday" post, I'm very negative today.

Cut yourself some slack! I started C25k last summer as a fully committed running hater. I was like "running is STUPID unless something is chasing you." It was HARD at first, until I realized that I was pushing myself to run way too fast on the "run" parts, and just panting and falling over on the "walk" parts. Do a slow shuffle run, and I guarantee you will get better!

thanks smock! You're absolutely right. I am very "all or nothing", so I have a tendency to want to go all out if I'm going to do it at all. I'll bet this is a large part of my problem...

[malibu]

I did it, you guys. Started on week 2, day 2 rather than starting over. Took DD in the jogging stroller and enjoyed the very beautiful evening. My legs were sore, but I will run that race this fall, so it was worth it.

[Deleted]

Jul 10, 2013 21:40:49 GMT -5 malibu said:

I did it, you guys. Started on week 2, day 2 rather than starting over. Took DD in the jogging stroller and enjoyed the very beautiful evening. My legs were sore, but I will run that race this fall, so it was worth it.

GO YOU!!