Running Report: Day 2

November 11, 2007

I went running again yesterday on my own because in order for running to have a chance at being a regular activity in my life, I need to commit to a schedule. My body is still aching, so I think running/walking for 25 minutes every other day is the limit of my capabilities right now.

The second time around, I felt I was able to run for a shorter distance before my body started begging me to stop this running business and walk like normal people should. That’s probably because having my coworkers around me two days ago motivated me…or made me want to pretend I was fitter than I actually was and keep up with them. Also, I was pumped and not sore the first time, which makes such a difference in how hard I was willing to push myself the second time around. But it was good: I ran, I walked, I sweated. The lungs burned but not as badly as it did the first day, and my abdomen appears to have gotten a workout too.

My right knee hurts more now that I’m actually putting my weight on it from pounding the pavement so I really need to get it looked at (as planned). I have been getting shin splints too, and a good warm up, strong muscles and flexible muscles are good for that. I thought walking for a bit was enough of a warm up but perhaps my warm up needs to be more elaborate.

It’s only day two but my butt continues to feel well and thoroughly kicked.

Filed under: flab gab, NaBloPoMo, Operation 5K by jummy

3 Responses to “Running Report: Day 2”

  1. Virginia, on November 11th, 2007 at 12:26 pm Said:

    I think you've got the right idea – regular without overdoing. There are a few stretches that specifically help with shin splints (toe raises and shin stretches specifically) and calf cramping. Do them slowly, then walk for at least 5-10 minutes starting slowing and working to brisk then break into your jog/run. Warming up takes much longer than most people think. Keep going – it gets easier the more you do it.

  2. Nora, on November 12th, 2007 at 3:20 am Said:

    Awesome news girl!

    I went back to the gym this weekend, and my arms are still sore, even though I didn't push myself too hard.

    BTW a good exercise for getting rid of shin splints (maybe do them just after your run) is to walk on your heels with your toes pointed up for a minute. It might look funny, but it works.

    Cheers,

    Nora

  3. Matt, on November 12th, 2007 at 1:03 pm Said:

    every now and then i try running instead of walking.

    It dont work out too well. But now walking would be a good goal since im not doing that either.

    So I agree go with the walking.

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    I'd like to see you walking too!

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