Runnery exercizery people, I need you

[Muddled]

It's a running day. I'm on week 6 day 3 now, which is ::gulp:: 25 minutes. There are not more walking breaks from here on out. I am supposed to be some kind of runner now and I don't feel like any kind of one.

My legs feel heavy today just walking around. I am sore all over, my left hip in particular. I imagine this is a result of running + gardening, as yesterday was a long day.

I need someone to either tell me to suck it up and do it and I will be fine or to tell me that I should rest today and run tomorrow (although it is supposed to rain all day tomorrow-- maybe I shouldn't reveal that. lol.)  Help. Please.

[gault]

How did you do with the 20-minute mark? Were you able to push through?

I'd say either take a day off, or do a shorter run (like go back to somewhere in week 4) so you don't hurt yourself.

You're doing so well!

[bullygirl979]

Take a rest day or do some cross training. If you are hurting, don't push yourself.

And how was the 20 minute run?

[Muddled]

The 20 minute run was surprisingly okay! I told myself that 15 minutes would be a success and if I hit that, I could do 20 the next time, but when I got to 15 I decided to keep going and I did it.

You should have seen my face afterwards. It looked like I had a horrendous sunburn, but it eventually faded.



Maybe I will see how I feel this afternoon, but if my hip is still this sore, it's probably a good idea for me to rest it. Thanks.

[bullygirl979]

Muddled...I KNEW YOU COULD DO IT!!!!!! WOOT! That is so awesome

[partiallysunny]

I'm so proud of you!

I say, since it's going to rain tomorrow, run ten minutes, walk, then do a really slow jog of 15 minutes. Or maybe just walk the rest of it, depending on how you feel. That way you do your 25 minutes, but get to rest a bit as well.

I find that when I feel the way you do, it's still good to do a little exercise to loosen things up, but don't push yourself.

[Muddled]

Thanks, guys! I admit that after I did it, I wished I had some of your numbers so that I could text you my success. And then I guess I didn't even post about it. Lol.


PS- ALL my "running" is actually a slow jog. lol. I figure I will become more comfortable with the idea of actually running and then work on things like speed.

[Deleted]

Are your muscles sore or are you in pain? Usually going for run actually helps my sore muscles, but if you are in pain I'd take a rest day. And good job!!

[starrieskies]

Late to this party, but WHOOT WHOOT!!! I'm so thrilled for you, Muddled!!! You're doing so great!

I think if your muscles are sore a little walk/jogging can help, but if you are hurt you don't want to make it worse so I'd take a rest day.

[Muddled]

Good distinction, doglove.



I made it 22 minutes.

[Deleted]

Woohoo that's awesome Muddled!

[Muddled]

I love my cheerleaders! It really helps. Thank you.

[partiallysunny]

Way to go!