One thing I'd like to add after this 2nd week is a strengthening/core exercise/cross-training day in place of one of the rest days. I'll tell you more about this when I post the next two weeks of training.
For those of you who are able and would like to run "Perry's Hill" together with me on Wednesday, I'd like to run it after Upwards at around 8:45 pm. Please let me know whether you are interested or not so I can know who to expect. For Asheritah and Joy, find a good hill that's relatively long and steep :). Information:
The hill is on E. Elliston Dr, Bloomington. You'll want to drive to the park and park at the tennis courts (far right in the picture). We'll be alternating walking and jogging from the red dot to the green dot 5 times each. Don't kill yourself on the jogs; the point is just to NOT be walking!
Well, I'm doing ok with the training (pace seems pretty good) but like I was telling you Sunday, I'm pretty out of shape as far of any kind of endurance level. I get winded pretty quick. And, I'm having trouble with side cramps the last few times I've run which is making it tough to keep pushing on. I do want to try the hill training, but I think I want to wait at least till next week so I have a little more time to do my own practice and to see if these cramps stop bothering me. Does that sound ok? I do want to do it, just need a little more time on my own first! I don't want to be embarrassed at how out of breath I am!!!
ReplyDeleteOh, I do think the the training schedule seems paced out pretty well. Thanks for putting it together. Any additional core/strength training would be fine. I have a long way to go, but it's good to have a schedule and accountability!
ReplyDeleteKim, you should definitely do just what you feel comfortable with! I would love for you to still join me/us on Wednesday for the community, even if you just want to jog the hill 2x and maybe walk the rest? That's ok! You'd be amazed how much more you can do when jogging with someone else! Otherwise, maybe try jogging 2-3 miles that day instead. Also, for side cramps, I've heard the best advice is to push through them. Also, look at the link for Top 15 foods. There are some specific ones on there for cramps...I think oranges are one?
ReplyDeleteGlad you like the schedule! I do have another idea for you...but I'll post it in a post for all of us to read in case anyone else wants to use it!
You're totally right that running with someone else makes it easier (or at least gives you more motivation) to keep going. I know that from experience! Give me this week to do solo work and then let's find some times next week for communal running! Thanks for the encouragement. :)
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