Ouch, ouch, and ouch!
I completed day 1, week 1 of the C25k training yesterday and my muscles are SORE this morning (but in a good way)! Like I mentioned in yesterday's post, one of my goals in 2011 is to train for and run a 5k (hopefully by Spring). In addition to that main goal, there are a few smaller things I'd like to get out of it:
1. I'd like to enjoy running. I'm seeking the 'runner's high' that people claim to get. Right now, I look at it like a task, not as something that I actually want to do.
2. I want to tone up a bit before bathing suit season. I'm not necessarily interested in changing the number on the scale, although I wouldn't really mind if it decreased by 10 lbs.
3. Stress relief...pure & simple.
4. I'd like the pure satisfaction that comes from setting and accomplishing a goal. That alone will outweigh any of the other benefits.
For training, I'm using an app that I downloaded onto my iPhone (technology nerd alert!) called C25k. Basically, you start the program when you are ready for your run and it will tell you when to run/walk/jog/stretch, etc. I can play music in the background and the coach's voice will come on whenever it's time to do something.
As far as 'equipment' goes, I'm not allowing myself to buy new running shoes, new earbuds (that'll actually stay in my ears), a pedometer/heartrate monitor, etc. until I've made it through a couple weeks of the program. I think the thought of new running shoes will be pretty decent motivation! Also, I realized yesterday that running around my neighborhood isn't going to cut it because I get too bored. I'm going to seek out new running territory this weekend.
I think that's enough C25k talk for one day. Today is a 'day of rest' according to the program but I'll keep blogging about this journey in the coming days/weeks.
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