Three weeks ago I started doing a Couch2 5k program. I could barely run 15 seconds straight without feeling short of breath. Today i went for my 6 mile run/walk workout and something amazing happened around the last lap of mile 5. I felt powerful, full of energy, so i convinced myself that my last lap i would run 1 lap and walk the next one. When i started running, then it hit me like bag of bricks, my legs felt light. I felt amazing, i wasn't short of breath or anything else. Since I felt so good i decided to continue on and add another mile. So instead of completing 6 miles, i did 7. Tomorrow my goal will be to do the entire 6 miles, alternating running/walking, so i should be able to cut into my time and increase my calorie burn. I can't wait!!! If I can do it, so CAN you!!!
Posted on August 2, 2014
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Sign in to CommentHoly moly in three weeks! You're a star. I just started to be able to run, but haven't followed a plan. I might try that program you mentioned. I have Esprit de She 5K next Thursday. I'll see what a week of a program does for me VS random jogs.
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YOU GO GIRL!!! Congratulations Ochi!!! I'm walking 2-3 miles when I can (as long as I don't have lower back pain), & I want to eventually try jogging, then running. Keep up the great work!!! What a huge accomplishment!!! I'm sooo proud of you!!! :-)