It's hard to start running when you have an extra 100lbs to lug around and you're over 40. It's super hard. When I started learning to run three weeks ago I was surprised to find it easier than I had imagined. Too bad every day can't be like that first day. I've had good days and bad, today was a wash.
I started out strong and made it through the first interval just fine. The second was much harder and I found myself gasping for breath by the end of my 2 minute run. The 90 second recovery walk was not enough and I spent part of the next run walking, trying to breathe and calm down. This is how it went until the last run. I pushed through and made the full 2 minutes. I was proud I made it, as well as irritated that I couldn't run the whole session the way I planned.
Sometimes we are our harshest critic. I know that I'm doing amazing things. I am no longer sitting in my chair most of the day watching mindless t.v. I've dropped 25lbs in the past 2 months. I'm slimmer, stronger, more awake. But I really thought I was going to have a great run this morning. My legs felt strong and ready. My lungs were a different story. When will they catch up to my legs? How do I increase my lung capacity?
These are the thoughts that run through my head before, during, and after a run. Maybe I need to add music and clear my mind. Just run and listen to the music. Will that help? Any advice?