A second week of running is over, and I'm another week closer to the end of this program, and to actually running a 5K. The idea of actually running in a race isn't bothering me as much as it originally did, and I think that is in large part to how well my initial runs have gone. I've also started looking to upgrade two pieces of 'equipment' that I use for my runs...my shoes and my headphones. I'm realizing that if I end up getting new running shoes, I'll need to do this before I go on vacation in May, so I have time to break them in before the race. As for headphones, I'm a bit of a technology snob, so I've been focusing on the headphones out there that will allow me to control my iPod from the cord, instead of having to fumble with the actual device (which is strapped to my arm). Anyway, the search continues, as does the running.
As promised, here's a breakdown of this week's runs:
Week 2 Totals - 5 Runs, 9.04 Miles, 1:55:37
Monday - 2.01 Miles, 23:04
This was a cold, damp run. It was miserable. I didn't quite make it through the first mile before I had to slow down to walk for a hundred yards or so, but I still ran more than I walked.
Tuesday - 2.00 Miles, 23:02
Another cold day, but at least it was sunny. I made it through the first mile, and I realized that taking the route in the opposite direction I had previously taken it would actually be a good thing for me. Get the hills out of the way first. Then focus on just keeping going for the second mile. Easily a 3:1 run/walk ratio.
Thursday - 1.01 Miles, 9:09
Another fast run. It had been a rough day at work, so a quick run was a good way to let off some steam. I was gassed by the end of the run. The weather was nice, though.
Friday - 2.01 Miles, 22:02
A pace at 11 minutes/mile. This is progress. I figure achieving a pace like this at this point in my training schedule will allow me to be able to progress to the point where I'll be able to run a 5K in under 30 minutes by the time June rolls around, which is the sub-goal I've set for myself (with the overall goal of actually finishing the thing). I did have to slow down a couple times to walk, but I was able to keep those to a minimum. Building endurance is definitely going to be important if I'm going to do as well as I would like in June.
Sunday - 2.01 Miles, 38:20
I was supposed to run on Saturday, but we were in Mesa all day and didn't get home until after dark. So, instead of running on Saturday, my wife and I went for a Sunday Walk, and I'm counting it. I took her on the route that I usually run so she can gain an appreciation for how far 2 miles actually is in our neighborhood. It was cloudy, but there was a nice breeze and it was cool. Time wasn't a factor in my mind, but I just wanted to ensure that I moved my legs today. My legs have been tired (which I think is better than sore), but they seemed to enjoy the slower pace today.
Week 3 Schedule - 5 Runs, 9 Miles
Thus Sayeth Your Haus
The Protection of Saint Dogbert
25 March 2012
18 March 2012
Running Journal - Week 1
Recently, my wife and I found a primary care physician and went in for a physical. Guess what the doctor told me? No...he didn't call me 'fat'. Well, not in those terms. He did set a goal for me to lose some weight, told me to go on a low-carb diet, and exhorted me to exercise five times a week. He then set an appointment for three months for me to come back and see him.
Since our visit, I've thought 'How can I get accomplish the weight loss goal?' The thought came to me: run a 5K. Now, running is not something I've done a lot of since my junior year in college. And, even then, I hated running in college. But, I was in pretty good condition when I was in college. I'm not in terrible condition now (Em and I have made it a point to continue to be active), but I'm definitely not in great shape, and I'm not in running shape. So, I found the two things I would need to get this running thing down:
1) A 12-week beginner's 5K training program (I have a pair of Nike+ ready shoes and use a Nike+ sensor, so I figured I'd use the 5K Training (Beginner) Nike+ Coach program).
2) A local 5K that was 12 weeks away (TMC Meet Me Downtown Night 5K Run/Walk - 2 June 2012).
I then mapped out some routes in our neighborhood and found a few that meet the distances I'm looking for, and I know of a local park with a running path.
As of Tuesday, the training has begun. I'll take a few minutes each Sunday to write a little bit about how the week's runs went. This is the easiest way I know of to keep myself honest about my progress...so here goes.
Week 1 Totals - 3 Runs, 4.23 miles, 46:45
Tuesday - 1.16 miles, 12:08
I started this program on a Tuesday, so this was the first run. I made it about 2/3 of a mile before my lungs were telling me to take it a little easier for a minute, so I walked about half a block before trying to set an easier pace the rest of the way. Of course, I didn't realize how close I was to being finished. A lesson learned for the next time. I also ended up running a little farther than I needed to, as my sensor wasn't calibrated for my running stride.
Thursday - 2.06 miles, 25:36
I despise the wind, especially when it is blowing in your face. It didn't help that I knew that this was going to be a longer run than I had done two days earlier. But, I managed to make it through mile 1 without stopping for a walk, and still jogged most of mile 2. I did find out that my route had a nice hill at the end of it. I may need to re-examine my routes, or the direction in which I run them.
Saturday - 1.01 miles, 9:01
As the time might indicate, this was the first run where I managed not to walk. Not bad for the third time out. I ran the same route as Monday, but didn't tack on the extra .15 mile, as I started and stopped at known points so I could calibrate my sensor. Now, hopefully, I won't be running any extra distance (unless I'm just feeling like mixing up the route a little bit). I also realized that I need to re-examine the first couple songs on my running playlists, as I started off the run a little faster than I would have liked. I was feeling it by the end of that run.
Week 2 Schedule: 5 runs, 9 miles
Thus Sayeth Your Haus
Since our visit, I've thought 'How can I get accomplish the weight loss goal?' The thought came to me: run a 5K. Now, running is not something I've done a lot of since my junior year in college. And, even then, I hated running in college. But, I was in pretty good condition when I was in college. I'm not in terrible condition now (Em and I have made it a point to continue to be active), but I'm definitely not in great shape, and I'm not in running shape. So, I found the two things I would need to get this running thing down:
1) A 12-week beginner's 5K training program (I have a pair of Nike+ ready shoes and use a Nike+ sensor, so I figured I'd use the 5K Training (Beginner) Nike+ Coach program).
2) A local 5K that was 12 weeks away (TMC Meet Me Downtown Night 5K Run/Walk - 2 June 2012).
I then mapped out some routes in our neighborhood and found a few that meet the distances I'm looking for, and I know of a local park with a running path.
As of Tuesday, the training has begun. I'll take a few minutes each Sunday to write a little bit about how the week's runs went. This is the easiest way I know of to keep myself honest about my progress...so here goes.
Week 1 Totals - 3 Runs, 4.23 miles, 46:45
Tuesday - 1.16 miles, 12:08
I started this program on a Tuesday, so this was the first run. I made it about 2/3 of a mile before my lungs were telling me to take it a little easier for a minute, so I walked about half a block before trying to set an easier pace the rest of the way. Of course, I didn't realize how close I was to being finished. A lesson learned for the next time. I also ended up running a little farther than I needed to, as my sensor wasn't calibrated for my running stride.
Thursday - 2.06 miles, 25:36
I despise the wind, especially when it is blowing in your face. It didn't help that I knew that this was going to be a longer run than I had done two days earlier. But, I managed to make it through mile 1 without stopping for a walk, and still jogged most of mile 2. I did find out that my route had a nice hill at the end of it. I may need to re-examine my routes, or the direction in which I run them.
Saturday - 1.01 miles, 9:01
As the time might indicate, this was the first run where I managed not to walk. Not bad for the third time out. I ran the same route as Monday, but didn't tack on the extra .15 mile, as I started and stopped at known points so I could calibrate my sensor. Now, hopefully, I won't be running any extra distance (unless I'm just feeling like mixing up the route a little bit). I also realized that I need to re-examine the first couple songs on my running playlists, as I started off the run a little faster than I would have liked. I was feeling it by the end of that run.
Week 2 Schedule: 5 runs, 9 miles
Thus Sayeth Your Haus
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)