This is for a lot of reasons.
1. I used to run many years ago and I missed it. Its hard to describe the high that you get from running, its different from any other form of exercise. I've never had a step class high, or a cross trainer high. A sense of accomplishment sure, but it wasn't the same.
2. I need to get my stamina up for derby bouts.
3. I don't need to rely on anyone else to run. MP3 player in and away I go.
4. I'm horrendously overweight again.
So bearing all that in mind I've started the couch to 5k running plan. It aims to have you running 5K nonstop, in 9 weeks. Or in simpler, scarier terms in 27 sessions. So far I'm, 2/27 down.
Day 1 was really hard going, Day 2 hard but easier than day 1 and I'm already itching to get out there again for day 3, but you need to have a rest day in between.
Have to say I'm loving it. My thighs are a bit sore, but so far the old knees are holding up and not suffering too much under the weight of me pounding them on pavement.
The stage of training I'm at just now is;
- 5 minute warm up
- 60 seconds running
- 90 seconds brisk walking
- repeat for 20 minutes
- 5 minutes cool down
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