I picked The Man up from work and off we headed for The Lake. Traffic was light so we got there in record time. Found a place to park, stretched, and tally ho, off we go!
Today was easier than yesterday, definitely. For one, I really took care to hydrate, and that really helped. For another, I felt good. I still struggled around the fourth set, but we are running faster than we have been. Today we looped The Lake after running two sets. Our recovery time is quicker, too, and I feel more energized at the walking portion. I can tell this exercise bid’ness is already having a positive effect on my body, and I’ve only done it four days now. I can’t wait to see how I feel in four weeks!
I decided to repeat this cycle of run two minutes, walk four minutes next week instead of moving onto run three, walk three. I really feel like I need another week before I’m ready to advance. The Man is cool with that, and says we’ll go at my pace, even though I really think he could move on with no problem. He is faster than me, for sure, because he is already running ahead of me. I’m alright with that. He always walks back to me when we’re at the walking part, but I think that when we (meaning me) get more efficient, he’ll probably go at his own pace and me mine. Back in the day (pre-kids), when I used to run, I could go for long distances, but I wasn’t ever very fast. The Man is pretty light on his feet and so it won’t surprise (or disappoint) me if he runs faster.
I’m just thrilled that we’re both doing it. This is going to be so good for us!
I still am not a fan of exercise; I still really don’t like running. I don’t think that’s a bad thing- the goal is to get to a place where it’s not as hard as it is now, and maybe then I’ll really grow to like it. However, I love how I FEEL after, and I love how it’s something that I can do, don’t have to pay for, and that it’s good for me. Thus I do it.
Peace.
Way to go! Glad you hydrated and you noticed the difference too...I had a hard time of it this morning - the girl I was supposed to run with drank too much last night and therefore flaked this morning and didn't come (she did let me know...but still I was bummed). Ran with The Man instead and he sometimes just gets in my HEAD and I can't run. I get bogged up in my head and then it's just a crap shoot from there. But then he was really nice and was all 'do you think you can run to the road, then we can walk again?' and I was like, 'ya prolly'. So we did. Then ran the rest of the way to the car. Not a great day for running but I'm still recovering from my month off basically so...I"m rambling.
ReplyDeleteYay for YOU is all I meant to say! LOL
PS are you going to be around later? I talked to him more about coming to visit. (The money part) and I need to be reminded when I can come and when Your Man needs to know by...we need to talk! :)