Learning to Run

More running

2011-01-24T13:50:00.000-08:00

I have done 2 outside runs I think since last post. One I had to stop before I got home as I felt very dizzy.
Have done a couple of tradmill runs as well. One steady and 2 intervals. The last interval I did ten mins warm up, then 8 times one min faster at 9kph and then 2 min recovery at 7kph. Then 7 mins cool down and 5 mins walk at the end. No dizzyness but hip hurt.
am going for outside run tomorrow weather permitting

first outside run of 2011

2011-01-07T10:33:00.000-08:00

Well as the title says, today was the first outside run of 2011 and the first for a while.
Went well, inspite of the rain.
New trainers seem to be working well.
Breathing a bit wheezy, but have got a bit of a cold.
Seem to be a bit quicker, 11 min miles, must be the work on the treadmill paying off.

good run

2011-01-04T12:22:00.000-08:00

Wanted to get my first run of 2011 outside but the weather turned in the night and we had a covering of snow. Didnt want to risk it so gave in and ran on treadmill.
Surprisingly it went ok...well as ususal the first 10 mins I felt like stopping but after that it went well. I even upped usual pace from 7.5kph to 8kph for 15 mins....doesnt sound like a big increase but it felt it.
Felt very light headed when I finished which made me feel jittery.
Ah well.

Ok

2010-12-28T13:21:00.001-08:00

well Ive done another run today at the gym and all went fine.
New trainers that felt good. No aches and pains although chest is a bit wheezy.

Ran on Christmas Eve for half an hour on treadmill at steady pace which Im pleased about as I dont seem to be doing many of them. Before that I did an outside run which was fine although slightly shorter than normal.

Need to get my enthusiasm back.

another run

2010-12-10T05:01:00.000-08:00

sneaked to the gym and did another interval run. It went well and Im hoping it helps me increase my base running speed. Would like to get up to 8-8.5kph.
At the minute the slow plod hurts so im keeping up with the faster intervals but know it shouldnt be used every run.....if this ice clears I may get outside run to see if that hurts.

Next run at gym i may try heart rate running

Ouch

2010-12-06T01:35:00.000-08:00

Attempted a run on the treadmill a couple of days ago.
Id come up with a plan, I was going to plod really slowly witha short stride so as not to pull groin.
Didnt work. Wasnt groin but top of hip where waist band sits. Got off machine in a strop and was sat waiting for harry to finish weights.
Watched a girl do speed intervals on machine, 30 secs running then jump off for 30 secs.
I was so mad I thought Id give it a go.
Didnt hurt. Granted I'd pulled my waistband up a la Simon Cowell so it wasnt pressing on hip bone.
Ran for 30 secs on 9,10 and 11 kph and jumped off for 30 secs.
Got a bit of a sweat on and felt Id done something at least. The other problem is over my ribs where bra strap sits. Its ok to start but when I start to have to take deeper breaths it pulls the muscles so I can only do it a few times.
See how today goes.

ow

2010-12-02T15:01:00.001-08:00

Back and hip been shocking since last run. Have only gotten one in in a fortnight. Really pissed off.
Groin is very sore think from the back pain.
Cant run outside as weather snowy to say the least.
Going to gym tomorrow for a little spin, fingers crossed

7 full days

2010-11-20T08:49:00.000-08:00

Well its been 7 days since my last run...ten hail marys .

Last time I posted id hurt myself running on treadmill.
Well today is the first day it hasnt hurt like a bugger and its the first run since then,
Was ok, few twinges, but nothing unbearable. Went slow and did the 2 mile circuit, was tempted to get another mile in when I got near home but played it safe.
Breathing is a bit wheezy, nothing major, but a reminder to take my inhalers more.

Have had to resort to Co Codamol but while they do reduce the pain they make me feel so dodgy I can only take them while Im at home.

Fingers crossed all is ok, back and hipwise, tomorrow.

Little run, ouch

2010-11-12T03:33:00.000-08:00

Thought Id grab a quick run yesterday at the gym as the day before's was cut short due to calf stiffness.

It was ok, once I got past ten mins and into the interval bit. Now my side and back is really playing up.
I did feel a twinge when running but it went away so I ignored it.

Now Im even considering taking a co-codamol but they scare me as they make me feel weird and control freak that I am I know it will make me anxious, something I need no help with at the mo.

Gonna have to leave running for a few days and see how it mends.

Must post more

2010-11-01T16:53:00.000-07:00

Havent posted my last 3 runs.
First was hard, hip hurt again but managed to do 3 miles after a week of poorly.
Second run was 2 miles a bit harder, went ok but want to get faster
Third run on Saturday was on treadmill, 35 mins, fartlek training.
Usual speed is 7kph, Im trying to get up to 8 kph as a regular speed.
Varied it up to 11 kph, gosh that was a challenge but felt good.
Managed to run last 4 mins at 9kph and Im really pleased with that as I was tired but kept it going and breathing wsnt too bad. Then cooled down and stretched.

Hoping to go out in the morning depending on weather and time as Im at physio as well.

Hard

2010-10-21T03:18:00.003-07:00

Ran yesterday but it was a hard run.
Bit of headwind and exremely cold...really plays my breathing up.

Doesnt help that I had the lurgy and shouldnt really have run...made it so hard for myself.

little run

2010-10-17T10:13:00.000-07:00

did a little run of 3 k yesterday on the treadmill. Wanted to do 5k but find it so boring, and also a lot slower than outside. why is that?

Ah well it was a run with no pain, always a bonus

Ok

2010-10-15T14:20:00.001-07:00

Well todays run wasnt as easy as Tuesdays but it was a challenge. Ran from back of HH along westgate to st james up grimsby rd to hospital then along high hole and to keddington, along Brackenborough along swallow and fumar and back along keddington to pennys.

It was warm, several hills and headwind and we were tired so 2.8 miles in 35 mins not so bad.
No pain which is a bonus

Good

2010-10-13T15:02:00.000-07:00

Yesterdays run was good.

3 miles, early in the morning, 7am, lovely temperature, no pain and no wheeziness.

Think I could have gone further.

Had to leave Ipod at home as battery died but the run was the better for it.

Going again tomorrow.

Yes

2010-10-09T07:27:00.001-07:00

Ah a good little run.

Just a 2 miler but slightly quicker

No leg pain, a little bit wheezy, loads better run
Am really happy with that one

Bit better

2010-10-07T09:36:00.000-07:00

Went out today as ive got Spinning tomorrow and my legs are getting sore.
They were better today, still a little calf stiffness in the right but not too bad.
I did use the roller to ease them off before I went so Im hoping it does the trick.

Breathing not so good, bit wheezy, but it was very warm and I think that caused it, its not been like it for a while.

Another 3 miles under my belt and in 40 mins so not too bad for me.
Im going to stick at this distance for a while, and maybe start to get faster. I dont think Im ever going to be able to run much further comfortably but if I can get faster thats a bonus.

Stiff

2010-10-06T07:15:00.001-07:00

Ran yesterday, 3 miles, legs quite stiff even after 2 days rest. I think my back playing up really isnt helping.

Breathing fine, hills ok apart from stiff legs. Hip a bit sore but again back is playing up.

AM at the gym tonight so after my weights I may jump on treadmeill for 20 mins see how it feels.

Sore

2010-10-02T10:45:00.000-07:00

Did a 2 mile run today when really I shouldn't as my legs are tired and sore from so much exercise. Spinning and circuits last night and a run the day before, my legs seem to need at least a couple of days rest between runs but I just wanted to take advantage of the great weather today as Im not sure what next weeks is going to be.

Will leave next run until Tuesday(2 full days) but I have a new running top and I NEED to try it out, can I hold off

Again

2010-09-30T06:16:00.001-07:00

Shouldn't really have run today but weather is so nice and tomorrow when I was going is supposed to be rubbish.
It was goodish, warm then hot, legs still bit stiff but finished ok. Not the 3 miles I wanted but 2.7 is 2.7

Not bad

2010-09-29T13:14:00.000-07:00

Well inspite of the weather being wet and dark and miserable the run was a success.

Very easy run both on legs and breathing, slow on time but more enjoyable.

Went with Penny and Jane and talked all the way round and it did perk me up for a while.

Treadmill

2010-09-25T11:49:00.000-07:00

Didn't fancy running outside today as it was cold and blustery but it always feels a bit of a cheat that i ran on the treadmill

Today I did a Fartlek session, mixing up the speeds sometimes gradually sometimes jumping up a couple of K's and then slowing down. I did enjoy it and was surprised how quickly i started sweating. 5 mins warm up, 15 mins fatlek then 15 mins steady and cool down walk.

Didn't stretch enough but was pleased.
Calves and Achilles not to good for some reason. Not bad during the run but after theyre hurting and last night in bed both calves went into cramp and by god theyre still sore today....never had cramp to that extent before.

Im going to change my routines, I think 4 miles is too big a jump from 2.5 so for a while I going to try and do a couple of 3 mile runs a week and one 2.5 faster or interval/fartlek run. Will build up before I try a longer distance but i may have to admit that 3 miles is my distance. If i do 3/4 times a week than thats good. Im also doing spinning once a week and a couple of resistance classes and not forgetting walking the boys every day. Phew

Little run

2010-09-22T08:31:00.001-07:00

Just done a little run today with the boys down the railway, ok but not great but it is always a case of stopping and starting when I run with them.

Calf a little stiff but nothing major.

Update

2010-09-19T05:06:00.000-07:00

Have just done interval session on treadmill and it went well. 11 mins warm up, 6x 30 secs at 9kph with 1 min recovery inbetween then ten mins of steady running.

Legs were bit twingy but better than fridays.

Have been having bit of calf pain the last couple of runs and its concerning me. Have done a couple of runs with Penny and its been ok but not too comfortable.

Havent been able to use foam roller but I have it back now so am going to get stuck in.

Next run Tuesday hopefully

Bit stiff

2010-09-13T14:00:00.001-07:00

Went out and did 3 miles today, it was blinking hotter than I thought and I went with no drink.

It was also a bit sore today, lower cclf stiffness but i havent been doing stretching as was told and have lent foam roller to someone so hopefully if i get back into that then it will ease off.

3 miles is still 3 miles

Better than expected

2010-09-10T13:40:00.000-07:00

Planned to run today, then cancelled , then decided to do it and Im glad I did.

Legs felt bad this week but I really think its the medication Im coming off at the mo. Weather was crap and I just thought it was pointless as I would end up walking.

Went out a bit later than usual, just after 10am and it had cleared up and turned bloody hot.
Legs were so much better than I expected and breathing was fine, we finished strong and the last mile we did in 9m10s which is as fast as I have done yet.

Trout has had 5 weeks rest and it was great to run with her again.

Do have groin pain which keeps flaring up so may mention to physio next time.

Rubbish

2010-09-07T09:16:00.000-07:00

Oh rubbish run should have known better.

Legs were stiff from Sunday and not fully recovered but after a visit to physio I thought they would be ok....she's good, very good, but not a bloody miracle worker.

In my enthusiasm i went out even though it was 1 o clock and very warm, d'uh.

Knew in my heart that legs were not going to ease off but managed 2.3 miles before I had to see sense and walk the last 500 metres home.

Am trying to keep it in perspective that next run on Friday hopefully will be fine.

Long Run

2010-09-05T01:53:00.000-07:00

Dreaded this earlier this morning but I am pleased I tried and succeeded even with a few jitters on way round.

It was hardish at start but it was uphill, got better until Grimsby Rd hill and that seemed harder than last week but ran all the way.

Got easier for a while and then at the end got very hard but went a bit further than last week, 4.36 miles today.

No pain but am stiff now

Getting better

2010-09-02T13:19:00.000-07:00

Did the 2 mile circuit today and surprised myself.

Firstly my legs were better than expected even though I ran yesterday as well.

Secondly I managed to cut my time by 1.46. It was hard and my lungs felt sore most of day but really pleased with the effort.

So far so good

2010-08-29T10:53:00.000-07:00

Well its a week on since last post and I have run 3 times this week.

First run was to try and increase time over the usual route.
Wednesday i ran 2.8 miles in 25 mins which isn't going to break any landspeed records but this is what Im trying to work on so I ran the whole route a bit faster than my normal pace and I think i even managed a 9 1/2 min mile.

Second run wasn't logged as I just took boys around the fields. Went fine but there is always a few breaks to pick up dog mess etc.

Todays run was 4 miles including one long hill, Grimsby Road, which is nearly the longset in louth i think.

Legs tired but did do heavy leg workout at gym yesterday so won't be doing that again.
Back was also playin up so mya leave next run until Wednesday

Good run

2010-08-22T03:57:00.000-07:00

Long run today, 4 miles. Hot weather but went early.

No leg pain and only minor hip pain.

Had to divert route to toilet stop and then had to run up Broadbank hill but didn't stop so very pleased.

No run until Tues/Weds depending on recovery.

2010-08-18T09:26:00.000-07:00

2.6 Thursday
2.45 Saturday
3.5 Wednesday

Forgot to log last couple of runs, mainly as they weren't as good as previous.
Thursdays run was just to try out new trainers, Nike Lunar Glide+ 2, and no pain but it was so hot had to walk last half mile
SaturadyI went to local beauty spot but forgot how uphill it was, run was only 2.45 but i would say at least the first half was constant uphill, second half my calves cramped up.
Today was mush better. Felt good after 3 days off, no calf pain, bit of hip pain. breathing fine. Warm but breeze. 3.5 miles . Lots of stretching after and a good dynamic warm up helped.

Not Again

2010-08-10T14:28:00.000-07:00

Well I may have spoke too soon. Have missed a post about run on Saturday. It was too hot really and I took hounds with meand went round the fields. Bit of a nightmare, my calves were so painful and I had to stop so many times. I think it was the small steps I have to use on the uneven ground, not my natural style of running. Once I got back on the railway and could run more normally the pain did subside a bit. Was gonna drop boys at home and carry on but had a rethink cos it was so hot and I didn't want to push my luck injury wise.
Today I ran on road on my own for 3 miles. Calves were quite stiff but they did get better. Hip really played up again, am at a loss why, something for Deb the physio to have a go at next time.
Wasn't a terrible run, bit slow but breathing ok. Got to 2 miles and things seemed smooth enough except hip.
Just a bit dissapointed that still got some pain, teach me to increase my distance too much in one go. Gonna stick to 3 miles for a bit before I increase again.
Next run Friday

WOw

2010-08-04T10:51:00.000-07:00

Well Ive just been out in the pouring rain, ran 4 miles and loved every minute.
I didn't plan on going that far as I know i should only be increasing distance in short amounts, but it felt so good.
I had absolutely no calf pain, or hip or plantar, i did have bit of pain in left shin but none in the right since Deb did ultasound in it.
Breathing was great also.
Im planning on doing 2 short runs of 2.5 / 3 miles a week with the dogs off road and one longer run of 3 to 4 miles on my own.
Legs bit stiff and sore at the mo plus Ive got combat class tonight but next long run will be on a Sunday.

Physio

2010-08-03T05:01:00.000-07:00

Just had 2nd visit to physio and all is going well. Shes pleased in the improvement in calves and shins. Given me some more stretches to incorporate into what I already am doing. Also given me some balancing exercises. Legs feel good. Next visit in 3 weeks and hopefully she will work on hip.

Still ok

2010-08-03T01:51:00.000-07:00

Been out twice since last post. Sunday was good, managed to go little bit further and got into nice rhythm and the boys were good. Ran all the way with them on the leads from the end of railway and they did well. Bit of stiffness but nothing major again. Little hip pain.

Todays run was on a different route and was good bit harder. Bit more uneven underfoot and did turn ankle slightly a couple of times. There was also a couple of steepish hills one of which I got quite wheezy on but di them. The down and up side of running with the boys is stopping to pick up the dog poo but has to be done. Its sometimes nice to catch my breath but it does take longer to get into a rhythm. Also carring the poo and the dogs leads hinders you a bit but we all enjoy it so theyre minor things. What is a bloody pain is other people not cleaning up after their dogs. Thats twice Ive trod in it in my new trainers which now look old cos of the trail running. Will definately not be using the new ones when they come to go off road.

Off to physio this morning so will post after.

Still good

2010-07-30T01:48:00.000-07:00

Well Ive been out running again this morning and I took boys along too.
All good. Bit harder this morning and it did concern me until I remambered that off road running is harder than road running. It seems its also more satisfying. I don't wear ipod when I have dogs with me so im more aware of surroundings. Calves a little stiff but no pain in them or feet or groin to speak of. Did 2 miles slow but its very warm and we were all puffing a bit when we got home. Dogs are now flaked out, no doubt I will follow suit this afternoon,lol. Want to go out again but will wait until Sunday.

Oh dear

2010-07-26T10:10:00.000-07:00

Well its been a couple of weeks since i last blogged and since I last ran. Im afraid those insoles in my trainers caused quite a few pronlems, mainly shin splints and plantar pain, but hopefully im on the mend.
It turns out I shouldnt have put corrective insoles into corrective trainers, stupid really but you live and learn. It may have been a blessing in disguise as im now visiting a lovely physio who apart from being a fellow runner is a hand on physio. She has helped already with my calves giving them a really good digging in which has certainly reducesd the stiffness. She also suggested different trainers as she thinks mine are too corrective for my mild over pronation. I have always had these sort of trainers and ive never had a pain free run so she could have something there. I have bought a pair of nike Lunar glides which are so squishy and it feels weird for foot not to be cocooned but maybe htey will be best left to sort themselves out.
I have done two runs in them one on treadmill and one around fields as Deb doesn't want me running on roads if poss.
Tradmill was ok although hip hurt but no foot or calf pain.
Field run was really good, took the hounds with me. No pain at all anywhere! Well apart from nettles and thistles on bare legs but next time will wear long trousers. Ground quite uneven so had to be careful and run was only mile and half but it really felt good and the dogs enjoyed it too.
Too early to say if the trainers are the answer but so far all good.
Will practice the stretching exercises she gave me, do easy runs, use foam roller and work on core muscles at gym.

Dunno

2010-07-13T01:44:00.000-07:00

Well just done a run this mornig and breathing was good, weather a little drizzly and nice and cool.
Im beginning to get a few aches and Im not sure if its the insoles which Im hoping its just body adjusting to correct alignment. Getting a bit of arch soreness and ankles and shins a bit tender. Also groin pain which concerns me.

Pain free!

2010-07-10T13:09:00.000-07:00

Well would you believe it I did a run yesterday on the treadmill and for the first time since I began running i did not have any aches and pains. All down to Orthaheel insole.
I did 40 mins on treadmill doing intervals and not once did a pain thought enter my head.
Im hoping it wasn't a fluke so Im hoping to try again tomorrow at gym. Arches are a little tender but Im putting that down to newness, fingers crossed.
Also I did 6 one minute intervals 3 at 9kph and 3 at 10 kph. Phew. Still took me ages to do 2 miles though.

ouch

2010-07-06T04:09:00.000-07:00

Well did a 3 miler today which was good practice for the Race for Life in 3 weeks but ow my hip is sore.
Right from the start it was hurting but resting doesn't seem to get it better so bugger it.
After the first ten mins things were going ok, legs not too bad apart from hip, breathing bit raggy but had a couple of hills. Needed to loo but it went away so that was ok and I kept running.
Was very near home but only done 2 miles so decided to take a detour and did an extra mile which Iwas very pleased with as apart from hip it started to feel good.
Next run Friday

new stuff

2010-07-04T08:58:00.000-07:00

Have just got this download from blogger so am seeing if it will suggest running blogs for me to read

Treadmill run

2010-07-04T08:43:00.000-07:00

Did my run today on the treadmill as I was there doing leg workout anyway.
It was ok, some good points, i upped speed I usually run at from 6.5 to 8 kph which felt good. I didnt put incline on as my hip is still sore and was quite bad for first 10 mins, then better for 15 then bad again. Anyway did 2.4 mileswhich is the distance Im stuck at at the mo. 300 calories which is a positive thing.
I then went on to do a strenuous leg workout which Im hoping strengthens my legs, hopefully another couple of hundred calories.
Next run either Tuesday or Wednesday depending on how stiff legs are.

Okay

2010-07-02T00:53:00.000-07:00

Run normal 2 mile route today. Nice breeze but still very warm by the time I got home.
Legs not so tired which was good. Hip still sore but not quite as bad. Ankle tendons bit stiff from all that standing this week. Pollen must be high as breathing little bit laboured at times.
Really want to try that Pose running method if I can find any details. Hope it would help the soreness and let me run just a bit further.
Better run this time

ouch again

2010-06-29T12:49:00.000-07:00

Well if Im not fed up of things hurting.
After Fridays run the pain in bum cheek got quite bad and when I ran on treadmill on Sunday to do speed session it still hurt. Did 25 mins, 5x1 min 9kph recov 2mins 7kph.
Today I got up early, it was cooler thenkfully but run was hampered by calf pain and bum pain. Knew I shouldn't have run as when I was laid in bed my legs hurt then. So much standing yesterday ironing. Had to walk a bit as calves were very stiff and pain in cheek played up. Finished quite strog though and tried to change running position to more mid foot strike to help calves and hip.
Did a good upper body workout today as did a very strong leg workout on Sunday. Tomorrow is combat class and wont run now til Friday. Fingers crossed.

Remember, nothing comes from nothing!!!

Better

2010-06-25T03:41:00.000-07:00

Well i went out even earlier today, was outside by ten past 7 this morning and although it was very hot there was plenty of shade, thankfully!
All went quite well, certainly better than Tuesdays run. Legs felt ok, breathing was good, remembered to take both inhalers before I went and I did some warm up exercises.
Got so far into run and was undecided as to what distance to do, do I play safe and do the just over 2 mile run or do I try the 3 miler. Well its been ages since I did 3 miles and the race for life is coming up next month so decided to do 3 mile. Nike+ reads 3.48 but Im sure its only 3. Wasn't too bad, got bit of pain in left bum cheek near home that I can certainly feel still so will have a go on roller in a minute. Legs are very stiff now but I was out for nearly 50 mins which is a big jump from normal 28. Having at least 2 rest days in between certainly works better for me. Im going to try and get out on Sunday for my easy run of around 25 mins and then really want to get a speed session in if I can to up my cardio fitness.
Really pleased with run and getting out early ( thankyou Boo)

Not a good run

2010-06-22T12:55:00.000-07:00

Went out today for an early run to avoid the heat but didnt go early enough it seems. Went out at about 20 past 8 this morning and already it was bloody hot and no breeze.
May have coped a bit better if my legs weren't so stiff. Did a leg workout on Sunday and I dont think they'd recovered enough. Calves were very bad right from the word go and didn't get any better with time. Stopped to stretch at least 4 times but coulnt shake it. I did 2.4 miles in end but had to run/walk. Never mind at least I got out there and did something.
Next run is Friday I think depending on legs,have got a combat class tomorrow night and if she does a lot of leg conditioning then who know, but we can but try.
Went to gym and did really strong arm workout so am pleased with that. Have also started on protein shakes to see if it will curb hunger and helpme lose weight. Had some tonight with porridge and then had tea and Im still feeling stuffed.
Phew its 9 o clock and still very hot, gonna have a drink and an early night.

Recap

2010-06-20T13:46:00.000-07:00

Just had to comment on something, I have just read my first blog entry and I can now see how far I have come.
I noticed that when I first started running I got quite anxious about leaving the house and now a year later I never think that when I go for a run-improvement. Now i often think oh god this is gonna be a tough run but usually thats just the first 10 -15 mins.
My first goal was to run a mile which is now no problem, the second goal was to do 5km which I know I can do( better be able to cos Race for Life is next month). I am struggling to do that distance all the time due to injury niggles but I want to make it a more regular distance. The last thing I want to mention is that I now use exercise as a tool to help get rid of my anxiety. I must say it works very well even though i can still get jittery before I start, once Im involved the jitters usually die off.
One last thing is I want to try positive affirmation to help my self confidence so Im going to try and finish each entry on a good note.
Todays PA is I have done really well in this last year, I have reached some goals and have stuck at running even when it wasn't going well. Im a runner with a years experience!!!

New gadget

2010-06-20T13:37:00.000-07:00

Forgot to blog my last run which went a lot better than the previous one so will do that now.
Went again with Penny but went a different route to normal and it was good.Harder in places than our normal one but that can only bring improvements-couple of hills but long enough into the run that breathing was settled and legs warmed up. Still having problems with really tight calves no matter how much I stretch but I am going to use foam roller more and Im going to do more leg work at gym to strenghten legs. Am also looking into the Prose method of running where your weight is further forward and you run on the front of foot, will post how I get on.
The run was 2.4 miles and by the end I was getting the numbness over right outside ankle, it does wear off once I stop running, am thinking its tendon issue, but have been and got new trainers so fingers crossed.
Have also so bought a nike+ wrist band so I can track my running, have finally got it synched with computer so am excited about that. Have done the mile circuit today and yesterday just so I could log something but legs really stiff after combat class yesterday.
Next run Tuesday so until then I will stretch and roller my calves

Ouch

2010-06-14T12:57:00.000-07:00

Well yesterdays run didnt go as planned it ended up rubbish
Went out again with Pen but I had been ironing for 3 hours straight and I should have learned by now I cant go running after that, but no off we went.
Legs really stiff and heavy and even 5 mins in I knew it wasn't going to go well but thought no, give it 10 mins and it will get better. Nope
20 mins in I stopped to stretch but it didnt ease off and during one stretch something popped loudly. Started again and was ok for about 5 mins but then the top of my foot was really hurting and the outside of it was going numb, had to walk the rest of the way home, and had to take trainer off it was that bad.
Its a bit better today just sore if i try to stretch. Not running til wednesday so hopefully better then.
Positive note, still managed to do 20 mins before stopping, in the rain.

Oh yes

2010-06-11T08:31:00.000-07:00

Well today went out for a shortish run with bessie mate and have to say after Tuesdays run from hell this one was perfect.
Distance fine, legs fine breathing fine and even managed to talk all the way round for 26 mins instead of the first 10.
Fab run makes me want to go again but will resist til Sunday....happy happy happy

what was that

2010-06-08T05:23:00.000-07:00

Well I attempted to do the 3 miler today but the cosmos was against me
Only a slight drizzle but enough that I needed jacket on inspite of it being very warm.
Different route so didn;t start on a downhill and breathing took longer to settle.
Ipod hasn't charged properly so had to keep stopping and fiddling with it.
Had to stop and stretch really tight calves.
Needed the loo and got stung several times in the process.
Had to turn back as route was blocked due to resurfacing of road and therefore had to do an unplanned uphill.
Shin pain due to funny road camber.
Ipod again then text.
Finally managed to get home in 48 mins but looking on the bright side I didn't give up and finished strong again.
Think that an increase of 20 mins for the long run is too much, need to increse slower.
Next run Friday

best laid plans

2010-06-06T08:53:00.000-07:00

Well I wrote only yesterday that today I was doing the 3 mile route as I was getting on so well. Guess what? Did my usual route and that was hard enough. What went wrong? Several things. Had a very disturbed night and no it wasn't Hugh Jackman. Pesky hounds terrified of the thunderstorm which went on until nearly dawn so I was very tired when I got up, not good for a long run. I was also bloody stiff from Boxercise yesterday so thought it wise to take it easy today. It was also raining! Got home from Mums Sunday dinner with 3 baskets of ironing to do so was stood for a couple of hours doing that. Decided to go for a run anyway to keep to my new regime of 3 x a week. It was stiff and slow and seemed a lot harder today, Ipod quit in the first 5 mins and I had to listen to my wheezy breathing most of way round...note to self, take bloody inhaler before run and charge up Ipod. Positives...well I finished strong and I got out for a run and its done now until Tuesday.Pat on the back for keeping running when I wanted to walk. 27 mins is not to be sniffed at.

OMG

2010-06-05T06:51:00.000-07:00

Can't believe ive not posted since March!!! Slapped wrist for me.
Well Im back and hopefully Im back for good. Got my running MoJo back.
Since March its been steadily decreasing and the gym work increasing but Ive been missing the sense of achievement I got with running outdoors and now the weather can't be used as an excuse.
Lost my way a bit, felt eachrun was a chore and wasn'tfeling good after, but in the last 2 weeks Ive run 5 times, I have dropped back to my normal route of 2.4 miles but tomorrow I am going to try the 3 miler, I know its forcast rain but unless its hammering down Im gonna go. The one problem I am having is I keep needing the loo and its partly why I keep doing my usual route, toilet availability. I mainly run in the mornings and I make sure I go before I run but quite often I still have to stop. The 3 mile route has no toiletsand Im sure its partly psycological but there are no hedges to pop behind, just peoples front gardens, not a good idea.
Fingers crossed for tomorrow, will post after.

Wow

2010-03-16T06:32:00.000-07:00

Have just read last blog and its been quite a while.
Running hasn't been good, well the doing it and this is showing when I do get out. Its been just over a week since I last ran outside and its beginning to tell, its cetainly harder than treadmill, but I did run 2 days ago at the gym but only for 20 mins.
I think its because I felt a bit stuck, I didn't seem to improve, 30 mins was about all I could manage and somedays even that was really hard.
I need to go out on road more and push a bit harder to improve. I am doing plenty at the gym certainly cardio wise and have started doing weights.
Am going to try and get out at least twice a week but want to do 3 times if weather permits and Im not too stiff.

not bad

2010-02-21T05:55:00.000-08:00

Just done a 40 min run at the gym and it went well. Had the setting on random so the incline varied but kept a steady 6.mph and all went well. Breathing was great and not really any niggles pain wise, but Im stiff now. Have already gone out on the road twice this week so feel good. hope it doesnt hurt too much tomorrow.

ok

2010-02-20T05:49:00.000-08:00

Did a 25 min run yesterday and breathing was ok but legs were stiff, its either one or the other, very rare they both are fine at the same time. But I did it and it was an out door run and then I did circuit training last night and the gym this morning so pat on the back.

Too soon

2010-02-18T14:29:00.000-08:00

Did a run outside on the 16th as the weather was perfect but boy am I stiff.
I think it was too soon after the hard run on Sunday but anyway I was glad to be outside. Breathing was ok it was just the stiffness again- must stretch after I warm up and stop being so silly.
Tomorrow is another road run but as its been trying to snow I will have to wait and see.
Went to gym and did a little cross training and then upperbody wights last night. Enjoying the new gym and hope to see it pay off in my running.

Good run

2010-02-14T12:49:00.001-08:00

Had quite a good run today albeit on the treadmill, but they all count.
5 mins warm up, 30 mins run, 10 mins walk. The run consisted of fast 1 min recover 2 min up to 25 mins then gentle 5 mins. It was good, back played up a bit but not enough to stop.
Went on power plate to ease the stiffness in my legs and it seems to help but theyre still a bit stiff now but not sore.Tomorrow will be another story because of standing ironing but hopefully not for too long.
Loving the gym and getting back into it.

Ok

2010-02-12T03:29:00.000-08:00

Well went out for run yesterday and it wasn't too bad. Bloody cold but sun was out so got my vit D for the day.

Breathing ok but went slow, legs not too bad, a little stiff but I had been to gym night before and worked on leg weights so no surprise.

Still quite stiff this morning and my foot hurts a bit but not enough to worry about. I guess I should accept exercise is going to make me stiffer than when it did 10 years ago. :-(

Anyway back to gym tonight, little bit of cardio to warm up then weights for upper body.

Am thinking about swimming, that is when I get a costume, maybe go shopping tomorrow.

Any way Ive got my road run in but its only the 2nd in ten days so need to try harder to get them in.

Something new

2010-02-10T04:44:00.000-08:00

Was meant to go for a road run yesterday but didn't get time so had to jump on treadmill at new gym, well it was good and bad.
Good because I did 30 mins with speed intervals, something i dont do on the road. Bad because running on treadmill is ssssooooo boring now. I used to run on treadmill only, thinking all those ran outside were mad, well now im one of those and i think all those that run on treadmill are mad, there is no sense of start/finish like you get when you go out, and it doesn't cheer you up as much, but at least I got a run in so thats the main point.
The run itself was easy, well it was after the speed work, 15 mins of run fast for 1 min jog for 2 mins then 15 mins of easy jog.
Am also doing weights on the other days I go to build up my leg strenght in the hope it will help my running.

Better

2010-02-03T07:50:00.000-08:00

Another day another run and it did go better certainly in the breathing- went slow and no wheezing, maybe Im not going at my own pace with Penny of talking too much!
Legs still sore and stiffand I didn't loosen them before I went but they didn't hurt as bad as monday, still I should stretch them when Ive warmed up.
Did quite a lot of cool down stretches and I think Ive over stretched, but maybe standing for 2 hours ironing after the run hasn't helped.
only a short run of 22 mins but better.

Ow

2010-02-02T05:07:00.000-08:00

Ran yesterday for 25 mins with Pen and it was the hardest run for a long time.
Back and calves was hurting before we left and I had stood ironing as well which Im sure doesnt help.
Set off and it was hard right from the word go, couldn't get breathing right to start then it came ok but my calves were really knotted and I didnt stop and stretch as I didnt want to lose momentum, well I just wanted to get it finished and sometimes when i stop I can;t get rhythm again.
Things settled a bit but it never felt comfortable, had one short steep hill and thats when the wheezing started inspite of taking inhaler before run, silly me didn't take it with me.
Anyway we kept going and even managed to finish on a sprint but it was a horrible run.
Didn't stop though which is the only plus.

Not again

2010-01-29T13:55:00.000-08:00

Just read back my last entry and realise Ive forgotten to write my last run, probably cos it was rubbish! It was 20th, and went out with trout, was going ok and then we had to make a quick stop which upset the rhythm, anyway carried on but couldnt really get breathing into nice tempo, walked for a min then set off on last leg but it was up a long hill. Lost my breathing half way but did manage to get to top but breathing gone then, walked last few yards. It just felt itty bitty.
Since then Ive had a cold so no more running until today. Weather shite, sleeting and bit of a headwind, didn't feel good quite wheezy so thought Id only do 20mins, which was hard work in places. Got nearly home and it felt better so I detoured and did a bit further and actually finished on a strong stride, the best bit. Not too wheezy and did plenty of stretches but just a bit worried about why it seems such a struggle.

At last

2010-01-15T03:36:00.000-08:00

Yeay a good run...finally
Well it was 27 mins of relatively comfortable running with trout with a short sprint at the end and boy is it about time.
Foot hurt before but not during, breathing good for the most part, didnt give up and walk on the harder parts, calves a bit stiff halfway but better than normal and a dash at the end. Even managed some yak on the easy bits.
Feels Good Baby

Hurray

2010-01-11T08:57:00.000-08:00

Hurray I managed to get out for a run today and Ive done a bit of course work and Ive not eaten rubbish and Ive posted this so today has been good.
Didnt set out on run in good spirits, weather dark cold and wet but I set off slow and managed to do 28 mins with only about 10 steps walking so pat on the back for me.
My foot was playing up before I ran but didn't hurt during, neither did my calves much. Breathing was okish but i think thats down to the cold and not running regularly for a few weeks due to the snow. I did have to run on slushy ice muck but it wasnt too bad
Havent gone to running club yet, always an excuse, but I do want to, even if its to decide its not for me.
Plus on Saturday went to see about membership to new Leisure Centre and that looks exciting. At least I could still run when weather is rubbish, could also build up my speed and do some leg weights which should help my running.
Right off to pick up hubby, nip some ironing back and then eat a lovely tea of salmon pasta.
Yum

ooops

2010-01-06T08:47:00.000-08:00

Well its now the 6th so Happy New Year and already ive not kept up with the blog, bad girl. So heres a quick recap of my last run.
Started really slow and it felt ok, foot wasn't playing up. Cold air did play up breathing again but I managed to run for 25 mins and I havent been too stiff after although my calves felt crampy during the run.
Was meant to run today but conditions not safe. Last run was the 3rd.
Have enquired into my local running club so need to pluck up courage to go see what its about.
Hope to run tomorrow.
Start new healthy eating as well

So far so good

2009-12-31T06:43:00.000-08:00

Here I am again and so soon after my last blog entry!
Two things changed, ive got new elastic laces and Ive laced my trainers differently.
Went out today and my feet/legs felt ok, breathing was a bit harder but theres a bit of a breeze and boy is it cold.
Took inhaler before I went and remembered my chewing gum. No wheezing and no dry throat so good.
As usual first 10 mins horrible, was waiting for rythem to kick in which it did, but didnt do long enough to completely get into one.
I think Im going to stick to 20 mins twice a week and maybe 30 mins once a week. See how it goes niggle wise and maybe I will get back to enjoying the running more. Think I was expecting too much of myself so soon. I also want to try trail running so will have to think up places to try.
Well this is the last post until 2010.
New years resolution is to try and get a better handle on things and to get problems like my back sorted. Oh and to have fun.
ttfn

2 weeks off

2009-12-29T16:09:00.000-08:00

Well since I last posted I havent run for 2 weeks and boy can I tell!
Hadto rest firstly as my tendon under my foot was really playing up which feels ok now so hope thats done the trick. Was also told to try loosening my laces which I have also done.Have just ordered some elastic laces off the net so maybe they will help me stop tying then so tight.
I have also ordered some running tights and a new top so maybe that will give me a bit of motivation as it seems to have gone south as I mentioned before.
Went out today and felt stiff right from the start, only managed 15 mins at the most, it felt rubbish. Breathing got straight into rhythem but felt wheezy and my throat was so dry as Id forgotton my gum. Also forgot my inhaler, am going to pop out for a little run againtomorrow and tyr to remember all the things Ive just mentioned.
Im going to take it back to 20 mins a time i think, just until its comfortable again. I am going to make it my New Years Resolution to write up my runs in the hope it will keep me encouraged.
ttfn

Very Tired

2009-12-13T10:19:00.000-08:00

Running has become quite hard these last couple of times, legs feel heavy, calves are stiff and today my ankles were sore.
Feel a bit fed up cos its seems to be getting harder not easier, and I havent really increased what Im doing, speedwise of distance. Doesn't help that friend is full of enthusiasm and has picked it up faster than me, feel a bit useless.
Ho hum

Wondering if I need to shake things up, I did the 3 mile yesterday and is was ok but not brilliant. Today I wanted to do the mile route and I did in 10.54 but I cant remember what my last time was so don't know if ive got better. It felt rubbish, I was too tired.
Thought about doing some hill work and maybe on a short run chucking in a few faster paces. Also want to go ontreadmill if poss, just for an easy run.

Just need to pat myself on the back for even getting gear on and going out even if its for a short run. Need to get my mojo back....

Good run

2009-12-03T15:29:00.001-08:00

Just a short 30 min run today---ha, never thought Id say that when I first started running.
Ran today with Penny and the last 2 timesIve ended up really wheezy, ok there were reasons, first run was headwind and the 2nd run had an early uphill.
Wasn't looking forward to it but went slow at my own pace instead of trying to match pens, much better and even had a mad dash last 500 yards.
Must remember to go at own pace, its not always easy to not try and go at someone elses but its so demoralising when you know you can do that distance but are struggling early in the run.
Need to take it easy until my breathing has settled.

Another long one under my belt

2009-11-17T14:59:00.002-08:00

Did another 3 mile run in 41 mins today. That knocked 2 mins off the last time, but more importantly its only the second time Ive done it so Im happy.

It had its hard parts and less hard parts.

I always start off not knowing if I can manage to run the full distance, knowing I'll be dissapointed if I have to walk some.
Legs were sore even after 4 days off but still carried on being the trouper that I am. Usually once you get into the run these niggles go away but they didn't today.

After 15 mins it got easier, mainly as I was going down hill and could take some deeper breaths.
Was glad to get the last hill out of the way and the last 500 yards I seem to be able to speed up.

I want to try and get some speed runs into my other ones so next run will run for 10 mins warm up then do a few metres at a faster pace then recovery pace a few times then the last 5 back down to normal pace. Hope it goes ok but it sounds hard....

Another long one under my belt

2009-11-17T14:59:00.001-08:00

Another long one under my belt

2009-11-17T14:59:00.000-08:00

good today

2009-11-04T15:20:00.000-08:00

Today went for an easier run timewise with Pen, she's easing back into it after a weeks holiday and shin splints last run.

Went good, cold to start but weather was good. No rain today. Wasn't easy but wasnt horrible like yesterday. Stiff now but enjoyed run

Yesterdays run felt rubbish....was hard work from the start and it kept being hard work all the way through. Felt like something was sitting on my chest and I couldnt take deep breaths. Even had to walk for a couple of mins 3/4 of the way through. Ah well.

Hope friday is a good one. Want to look for some off road runs

Progress

2009-10-21T03:58:00.001-07:00

I see Ive been slack again, its been a month since my last confession-sorry post...

The last post was the first time I had managed to run for half an hour nonstop. Well two things since then, firstly I have managed to keep up the 30 mins run, sometimes even a few mins longer.

Secondly, my bessie mate has decided to join the running brigade. She tried it before and hated it because she went off like a shot, up and down hills, and ended up completely exhausted and hating it.

We started out on the first section of the run/walk programme, but she's progressing much faster than I did- although it did take me around 3 week to realise I was going to fast when I first started..

She's loving it, even going to take her trainers on holiday nest week!! She'll soon be up to the 30 mins and then we can run together more often. Ive been going with her as often as I can but I still need to do my long run so its not always possible.

Yesterday I mapped out a route on mapmyrun of 3 miles as my tracker runs higher than true. about .7 of a mile which is too much.

Anyway I set off, bit cautious as I had a fairly good hill early on which I hadnt run before and I was a bit concerned it would tire me too soon.

Everything felt great, one of those runs where nothing hurt, breathing was right from the start etc. Got to the hill and it was all going like clockwork and then...I need the toilet.

I thought I'd carry on but it got worse, up to the point I got very concerned. I had to walk.

The nearest toilet was about 15 mins walk which thankfully I managed to get to before I disgraced myself, but I'd lost my running rhythm.

I carried on but it didnt feel so easy. Still had a 20 min non stop run but must admit I was dissapointed as it was shaping up to be a great run.

Ah well, thats how it goes sometimes, there's always the next run...

Yipeeeee

2009-09-27T09:00:00.001-07:00

Well its been a while since my last post. Since then I have done two things running wise.

The first was I upped my routine to the run 13 walk 2 and repeat once. I must admit I found the last part of the second run hard and was really wanting it to end.

Yesterday was supposed to be the second time running that routine. I had only run the mile route in between yesterday and the last run so I felt good injury wise. Started off and it felt slow even to me but got my breathing straight away. Got to where I should walk for 2 and thought bugger it I'll see how far I can manage before I have to stop.........and I ran the lot, and comfortably.

33 mins one go and I could have carried on. Fantastic. Even my legs felt ok although my ankles are a bit stiff today, mustn't grumble.

Now my watch said 5.79km but on mapmyrun it said 3 so something needs to be sorted.
Anyway Im chuffed. Am gonna look back to when I started when I could barely run for a minute. Big pat on back...

New time

2009-09-12T02:14:00.000-07:00

Yesterday I moved on to new routine of 9/1 x 3.

It went okay, the start was the usual difficult 5 mins then it got easier.
Second run went ok too, probably the best section.

The last part was ok really and there were inclines, one bigger than the others but not great to have on the last section. The last 3 mins were hard but not gasping my last hard.

I'm really stiff today though, muscles and tendons feel tight.
Am going to do the mile tomorrow i think. I still need to get my watch calibrated for distance but now there are no tracks on the school fields that I could have used. Will have to think of another way.

Pleased I managed to do this routine without too much of a struggle

Hard but ok

2009-09-08T02:51:00.000-07:00

Well I have just been for the last of the 9/2 x 2 then run 8. The next run moves up to 9/1 x 3. I know its not a massive jump but I'm still finding this weeks routine hard.

My calves feel really stiff inspite of a walm up walk and then a little stretching. Breathing was ok but there was still some headwind which really makes is much harder.
Anyway

The first section was hard for the first 4 mins then was ok.
Had a little stretch and then on to the second run.
Was ok again, breathing got better, but I'd gone out with the intention of coming back along a path through a field but the cows were milling about a right in the middle so didn't fancy a race with them. Decided to come back the way Id come, unfortunately there is quite a long incline.

Third run was hardest but not in a completely knackering way, that said was glad to complete it. But I was still a good half mile from home. Need to judge distances better. Walked home. Did decide to put a gentle jog( as if there is any other way for me) but my legs just stopped involunarily. Did run put a bit of a sprint in the last 30 metres...

Its done now, I just have to decide if I go up to next level.
Will give legs a couple of days rest before I attempt it so hopefully Friday will be the next run.
Glad I did complete it, didnt think I would up to the first 6 mins, wanted to turn for home but feel good that I didn't.

Bloody windy

2009-09-05T06:53:00.000-07:00

Well Ive just noticed I didn't write the last time I ran so will do a quick report for that run first.

It was the first time Id run 9 walked 2 x2 then an 8 min run at the end.
As much as I was dreading it it went better than Id hoped.

To start with it was earlyish, 8.15 in the morning. the weather was good for a run, bright but cooler than it has been and there was no wind.

The route I took was a bit of a different one but Id tried to avoid any major hills and all went well.

Today was different again. felt tired and I dont think my legs had fully recovered from the last run, plus all the time spent on my feet ironing.

Set off and the road is on an incline and the wind was blowing so two mins in I was out of breath and my legs felt like lead.

Told myself to keep going as it usually felt better after 5 mins.

Not this time. The whole run was hard work. On the last section I was supposed to run for 8 but I had to break that up into 2 because my legs were so tired and my chest hurt. Felt very wobbly when I got home although I did run the last bit home at a faster pace.

Felt strange for an hour after, like blood suger was low.

I need to set up my monitor watch to give me an accurate calorie/distance read out.

Better

2009-08-30T12:28:00.000-07:00

Did the third time of the 8/2 routine and it certainly went better than last time...thankfully

3 things were different,
it was early morning
it wasnt hot and
it wasnt windy....oh
and I picked a route with only a couple of small hills.

As usual 2 mins into the first run im moaning ( in my head), its too hard, my breathing isnt right, my knees hurt

Then I thought well just do the first section.
I did that and I felt quite good, bit of a warm glow to me but not running buckets like last time. The 2 minute walk part goes so fst now, I dont always feel ready to start running again but once i do the breathing gets back into a nice rhythm.

Once ive done the second run part i tell myself that if I just do half ot the last section ect I end up doing it all-Im still ready to finish though.

Still feel quite stiff but the main niggles have died down.

Next session goes up, run9 walk2 x 2 then run 8.

Will give it a try

Another mile

2009-08-26T12:43:00.000-07:00

Did the mile circiut today and nocked off 25 seconds from my last run, down to 11.25 but don't feel that great about it.

It was hard, wasn't too hot but it was windy and headwind for half and that buggers up my breathing.

I knew I had started off quicker and then slowed down due to the wind and I did manage to push for the last bit but it still feels so hard despite the time saying Im getting better.

Not had a run for a while when I got home and it felt good.

I ran on Monday and it was way too hot, and there were a couple of inclines nothing big but they did drag on. I did manage all of the run but I went to far out and had quite a walk home.

Im going back to my usual run route next time, Im supposed to have one more 8/2 x 3 session but i think I may drop back to 5/2.5 x 4 just to get back to an enjoyable run rather than a completely knackered one.

A week!!

2009-08-21T12:23:00.000-07:00

Well as the header suggests, its been a week since my last run. Been poorly and in no state to run but maybe thats a good thing as my legs aren't hurting yet, touch wood.

Today I really didn't want to run, felt tired it was windy etc etc.

Went out and it was not bad. On second part of the 8/2 routine and that was abit of a worry as Id not run for a week.

Went on a different route and I feel it helped. Ran around the fields for two sections of the run and then the third run section was on the road and inspite of it being the third run it was the easiest. Running on grass/stubble field is ok but harder.

Anyway, glad I completed it, any excuse for a Ice cream.

Bloody thing

2009-08-14T05:15:00.000-07:00

Well not posted for a while cos I got a bit fed up. Running hurt especially the next day, and yes I know I should feel it, but it was pain rather than aches.

Been on the 7/3 ratio and not really feeling like its getting easier. Felt a bit stagnant but worried about going up to 8/2 run/walk because of the pain.

Anyway I have run the mile circuit a couple of times, and did it today and knocked 37 seconds off my first time so thats a big improvement. Really shouldn't have run cos I ran yesterday but wanted to try something out on my hrm.

Yesterdays run was the first of the 8/2 and it was ok. Last 4 mins or so of the last run was a bit hard. I know I have to push through when it gets a bit harder but some days are easier than others. I didn't realise how much of a difference it was but last night my legs ached like it was my first run so it must be harder than I realised.

Hopefully running again today wont have hurt too much. Im not running again until Tuesday I think. Depends how sore I am.

Worst run ever

2009-08-06T01:07:00.000-07:00

I went out yesterday at about half 2 and it was so humid. I just couldnt run.
Well I did first rep of w3/r7 and it was hardish but I was going up hill so put it down to that.
The sweat was just running off me from then on. I started my second rep but 3.5 mins into it I had to walk as got light headed and my legs felt like lead. Did another min maybe of running and then walked for 3 and set off on my last set of 7 min run and although it was on a slight uphill it was so hard I was gasping by the end. I didn't realise this weather was so bad for running. I even sat outside in the drizzle for a couple of mins when I got home but the sweat kept coming for ages after, even after my shower.

Today Ive walked my dogs at half 8 in the morning and it felt the same. too hot and no energy.

Ah well next run is either fri of sat and I think Im going up a level to w2/r8. Depends how sore shin is.

When does it get easier

2009-08-01T02:21:00.000-07:00

Another run of 7/3 and its not getting any easier.

Didn't run yesterday as wanted to give foot leg a time to rest. It did feel better yesterday but today when I got up it felt sore again.

I did warm up and I took it steady ( no other way) but on second part of run I felt it start to pull again. Noy enough to make you stop, but enough to know Im going to feel it later.

My legs just felt weak today, especially my ankles.

Plus I cant get this fecking heart rate moniter to work as I want it to. I want to know how many calories I burnt but oh no it hasnt saved that info.
Just feels like a shit day
Completed the run but it wasn't a great feeling, Im also fed up of being sore and it not getting better.

Moan moan moan

So so

2009-07-29T13:19:00.001-07:00

Went for my second run of the week 4 routine and it was ok.
Well I suppose it was better than ok but things are a bit sore and I dont want them to stop me running so dont really know what to do.

First part of run was fine, no problems. Second was harder as I ran across a field and it felt harder work. The moo cows didn't even get up lazy buggers.

Third section was ok, back on the road but it did have a bit of a long incline then a short downhill and I know Im supposed to be avoiding them but it went ok.

Trouble with doing a new route is I was quite a way from home when I had done all three parts of routine. I did a bit of a sprint for a short distance then a slow jog ( as if I do any other) then i did a cool down walk. At least it didn't rain.

Have just paired up my watch to the computer and it will send all my run info to it. Hope it gives calories burnt as I would be really interested.

We have also made a vow of no crap to eat, at least in the week and just one thing at the weekend.

I'm going to weigh myself tomorrow and try and keep a food diary. I know it will be really slow coming off cos of the AD's but even if I see small changes its a start.

Didn't like what I saw in the shop changing room mirror yesterday, but think it was a kick up the bum I needed.

May run Friday or Saturday, not decided yet

Back to Hard Work

2009-07-28T05:11:00.000-07:00

Well after my last run of a mile and running for 12.38 solid I thought I'd carry on and start week 4 which is run for 7 mins walk for 3 mins. Wasn't expecting it to be too hard as I'd proved to myself I could run for 12 mins. How wrong I was.

I set off with the run part and by 2 mins into it it felt really hard. Breathing wasn't right to start with.
When I set off I went the other way round the circuit I normally do, going up my road. I know its uphill but its really gradual so I didn't think it would make a difference. It was also quite blustery and head wind and this made it so much difference. I felt I was back at the beginning and I really wanted to stop and go haome and try again later. I didn't and Im pleased I didn't give up but it wasn't a very pleasant experience.

On the 2nd run part it felt easier. This maybe because some of it was sheltered. Never the less the heavens opened and I was soaked through. I his under a tree for 2 mins of my walk bit but it had started to thunder so I thought Id better press on and get home.

Just standing instead of walking the rest bit between the second and third run made things so much harder. My legs felt so heavy and stiff at the start of the third run, they did soon loosen up but it made the whole of the last run as hard as the first. I walked my last 3 mins which acted as my cool down.

This was one of the hardest runs I've done, but I need to stay positive that I completed it as hard as it was.

Just dont want to injure myself or make these tendon strains worse so I did do cool down stretches as always.

Today my foot and shin still feel a bit sore but I dont think its enough to stop me.

Got 2 more sessions on week 4, next run either wednesday or thursday.

First Mile

2009-07-25T12:55:00.000-07:00

Well what a week, I havent run since my last blog on Sunday as Ive got a touch of tendonitis and I really dont want to make it worse. On the other hand I really dont want to lose the fitness level Im at so its bit of a worry.

As i wrote on my last post the run went really well and I was thinking I ought to stick to this part of the schedule for another week. But yesterday I thought I would do the shorter circuit which is a mile so I wasnt risking too much making the tendonitis worse. I thought I would just see how far round I could get before I had to stop. The last time I did this circuit I was only doing run for a minute walk for a minute and I was getting really out of breath.

I set off and everything was twinging but I hoped it would ease off. I think it did a bit. I managed to the bottom of the road which I couldn't do 3 weeks ago and thought ok I still feel ok I'll keep going. Got to that road end and then the next one and then I was on the home straight. Only thing was this bit was up a slight hill and I thought if anything was going to knock off my breathing this would. It didn't and I got all the way home!!!

My first ever mile!!!!

Never really thought I would be able to do it.
Granted it was slow at 12.38 but I could still talk at the end of it.

I have reach my first goal and I just want to carry on to my next one of running 3 mile/5km non stop.

The breathing has really got into a rhythmn now its just my muscles and tendons I have to build up.

Tomorrow is my next run and I don't know if to stick to this weeks schedule or move up. I dont want to worsen the sore bits but am a bit impatient so will decide tomorrow..

I am really getting into this

Oh yes!!

2009-07-19T10:05:00.000-07:00

Well todays run was fantastic, best one yet.

I didn't even know if I was going to run today as yesterday my everything hurt, especially my legs and feet and I didn't want to make them worse. And it was another 5 min run/ 2.5 walk 4 reps and to be honest after friday I was a bit scared of it. Friday was hard and I didn't know if I would be able to carry on if todays started off as hard. I had even toyed with the idea of going back to the run 3 walk 3 but I hate going backwards so I thought just try and Im so glad I did.

Everything went right, from the right tension on my laces to my breathing. I concentrated right from the first run section on my breathing and it worked itself into a great rhythm. I could even talk a bit and I wasnt gasping at the end of each 5 min run. Even the 2 hills didn't hurt too much.

I did hurt a bit, at the moment my hip hurts and Ive got minor shin splints and my foot tendon is sore so I'm going to do this section for 2 weeks whilst my body gets over these I dont want to risk an injury which puts me back. My chest is no longer burning after my run so thats great, must have been a bit of a bug.

Anyway feel really optamistic and positive. Am actually looking forward to next run on Tuesday.

Hells Bells

2009-07-17T09:06:00.000-07:00

Well this is the first run on week 3, run 5 mins walk 2.5 mins and oh my god it is so much harder than last week run for 3 walk for 3.

I did expect it but from the start I doubted if I could complete the four repitions. First always seems to be hard and it was. Second was okish but still hard. Third was a bitch as I'd got one of the hills in that run and when I got to the top I still had a minutes running to do and all of a sudden my legs wanted to stop, it was strange. I did push on but it hurt.

The last one seemed to be impossible as I hadnt fully got my breath from the previous bitch run, but weirdly it was the easiest as my breathing just came together.

Im aching more, shin on right leg is a bit tender so I will be careful not to make it worse if I can help it. I was supposed to run last night but I felt sooo tired and worn out I thought it would do more harm than good. Glad I did leave it until today but felt a bit guilty, silly Moo. I think I may have to stay on this weeks routine for 2 weeks as it is a big jump from last weeks. Need to get more comfortable with it. Mind you I always seem to say that. time will tell.

Be positive and sensible.

2009-07-14T09:10:00.000-07:00

Bloody hell Ive just read my previous blog and thursday is the day to start week three section. Hmmm still undecided as to go for the increase. We'll see

week 2

2009-07-14T09:00:00.000-07:00

Have just done the second part of week two and yes it was easier. I timed it properly and I didn't have any hills thankfully. Also went at a slow pace so at the end of the three minute running section I wasn't gasping.

All went well but on the last 3 min run I carried on until I got home which was a bit stupid cos I feel a bit crap now. That run was 7.5 mins. Really pleased I could do it cos I have my doubts about week 3 schedule of running 5 mins walking 2.5 mins. Am debating whether to stick to week 2 or be brave and carry on increasing. the last section is on thursday so will see how that goes.

Couple of worries, my feet seem to get really hot and I'm aware of them hurting a little. Can't seen to judge how tight to fasten my trainers. Also Im getting a bit wheezy, well I was after the last run of 7 1/2 mins but I suppose thats to be expected until that time gets comfortable.

I also havent had much to eat today, an apple this morning and some peanut butter which made me feel sick before I ran. No wonder i feel a bit crap.

Very pleased i did it though, and on my own although I prefer Harry to bike along side me for a bit of support when I ger jittery like today. Never mind I did it regardless so should feel good bout that.

Next run Thursday, hope its not too hot.

Good and Bad

2009-07-11T09:53:00.000-07:00

Well I don't know if bad is the right word, hard is probably the word I mean.

This is the second run at 3 min run/3 min walk. First one was hard, second harder and the third was hell. Really thought that I wouldnt finish it all, especially after the third rep. I was gasping- but both the second and third running reps were up hills, the type where you have to stand up to pedal on a bike. First one I put down to starting off and not having the routine .

By the fourth rep it was good and the fifth rep I ran 4 mins and sprinted the last few yards.

Dont know how I feel about this section, it feels quite a bit harder than the last section, but then Im sure running for 2 mins felt like that when I started. Think I may have to repeat this week before going up to next increase, not sure what it is but I think its run for 5 walk for 3 and that seems abit of a way off at the mo.

Still having a little wheeze and cough after about ten mins of finishing, am taking inhaler but will see if it gets better.

Feet not hurting now, and legs dont feel as cramped up now Im doind short gentle stretches once I ve warmed up.

Next run on Tuesday. Over all today was a good run and Im :-))

Soaked

2009-07-09T10:16:00.000-07:00

Well Ive just started the second part of the routine, run for 3 walk for 3 and it was hard.
I did do all the runs but the last minute of each one I lost my breathing a bit. Im still in 2 minds to whether Im ready to increase the run time, but to be honest doing 2 mins was ok, its the decreased rest time that does make a difference.

i did warm up better by doing a bit of skipping and small stretches and I stretched halfway through while sheltering under a tree as the heavens opened. I think it helped because my legs didn't hurt at all today. Did wrench my ankle after jumping over a huge puddle.

Still trying to do better than I should expect, just too damn impatient. If I look back to the first run just doing a minute was relly hard and now thats a doddle so I need to look back over this in a couple of weeks to see how Ive progressed.

Talked to a lady who runs 45mins three to four times a week and she said some days its hard and you hate it and then it goes well and you remember why you do it, so I must keep going.
Next run on Sunday, off now to have a shower after my soaking. Hope my trainers dry by Sunday.

Disapointed

2009-07-07T14:30:00.001-07:00

Well today was the third run of the routine and it didn't go as well as I'd hoped. Certainly nothing like as easy as Sundays run

Felt a bit jittery before I set off so don't know if that worked against me or if my back playing up didn't help. Anyway set off and straight away my feet felt sore, then when I did the first 2 min section run it didn't go easy, was looking at timer way too early. Never mind I thought, it got better on Sunday the farther I went so I had hopes for the same but it didnt get any better really.

After each run I was looking at timer too early, legs felt really stiff ad cramped, couldn't get breathing into a rhythm and niggly things like earphone falling out. just really unsettled the run parts.

Did manage to run the last leg home from the railway and it took 4 mins but I was quite wheezy.

Got home and did stretches which felt really good so maybe I need to do them when Ive done the first rep once Im warm.

Now I have to decide whether to go to next section of routine which is run 3 mins walk 3 mins or do I do another week of run 2 walk 4 and see if I have a better run? I always want to go to next level fast but I know I should go at it steady. Think I will stick to 2 and 4 but who know I may have changed ming on next run.

I need to stay positive and believe things will get better.

2009-07-05T06:15:00.000-07:00

Well this is the second time Ive been for a run following the new routine and things are going better than I expected.

my partner came with me but was on his pushbike so was a lot easier for him. Went earlier in the day before it got too hot.

Hevent got a set route just do the routine until ive finished it.

It has gone so well today, not getting so out of breath its uncomfortable.
Unfortunately my phone battery died and I use my phone to time the runs and the rests in between. luckily it went on the last set so i just ran until i got home, even managed to sprint the last few yards!!

Im so pleased with myself for improving, I never thought I would see any especially in such a short time. Just have to stick to the plan though and not get carried away and try to do more than I should. Its true though once you get youre breathing into a routine things really feel better. I felt i could have carried on today.

Great run
:-))))

new training

2009-07-02T12:45:00.000-07:00

well ive been slack about keeping up with my blog, also with the running but its time to turn over a new leaf.

Ive found a training schedule online from a great website called beginrunning.com( or co.uk) not sure which.
Anyway there is a schedule on it for people like me who are just starting to try and run so Im giving it a go.
I was following a run/walk for a minute each for a distance of one mile. Didnt feel I was achieving much though, and my foot was starting to hurt, something about the Plantar tendon. Was told to go to a nearby specialist running shop in Lincoln called Lincoln Runner and they were fantastic.
let me try a few brand ( running up and down the high st was a bit embarrassing but needed to get right shoes so i did it).
Got home and went for a run but one of my heels hurt and the trainers just didnt feel quite right so took them back and have now got a new pair which after one run seem great.

The chap in the shop told me I needed to do at least 25 mins of my walk run routine but with longer run and longer recovery. Also showed me some good post run stretches.

Got home and went online to see if there was any sites for new runners and thats when I came across the site I mentioned. As well as good advice and the ability to post and receive answers, there was a ten week training routine to get you running for 30 mins at a time. I was really worried that I woulnt even be able to do the first weeks routine of run for 2 mins, walk for 4 mins and repeat 5 times. I thought I'd give it a try, I'd just had a strop with my other half and was mardy. thought I may as well go out and prove to myself how unfit I was. Everything was against it, I'd eated and it was still 18 degrees at 7pm so no way could I manage it.

Walked for 2 mins to warm up and then ran for 2 mins and thought I wasnt going to do the first part of the training. So I walked for 4mins and started to run again for 2. It was still hard but managed to do the full 2. Then something strange happened. As i was due to start the third 2 mins I felt that I was still recovering and I wouldnt last the next 2 mins running....but it got easier!!! The last 2 repeats were the same...its weird. I wasnt gasping like I thought I'd be, I was short of breath but not uncomfortably. Yea it felt so good. I'd been out 32 mins compared to 12 on my other routine. Im so excited I never ever thought I may be able to run, always been a sprinter ( well a long time ago at school) but maybe if I persevere who knows.
I started this because I wanted to be able to run a mile straight before Im 40 in a couple of months. Thats my immediate target but beyond that I would like to get up to 3 miles 3 times a week.
The route Im doing is 1.96 miles so fingers crossed.

Im hoping to learn that if I put enough time and effort into something, I maybe able to do it.

next run on saturday so next post at the weekend.

It hurts!

2009-06-13T02:33:00.000-07:00

Woops not kept up with the blog.

Have ran a couple of times since I last wrote. First time was ok.
Second time was bit of a mess. Decided to take the hounds with me and to be honest it wasn't too bad but I went a different way so its hard to judge how it went.

Im having a bit of a problem after I have been running. My foot hurts underneath and then my calf will hert.
I know its the big tendon thats hurting but I don't know how to stop it. Do I not run for a while :-( or its it my trainers or the way Im running? Its not so bad on the days I don't run and therefore don't wear my trainers!!
I'm not running naturally as Im trying to run slow as advised but it makes my legs ache and my ankles so I will have to do more research.

2009-06-06T04:39:00.000-07:00

Well Im not impressed with myself. Knew that I had let my weight and fitness slip but not to the level I'm at.
Now Ive got a lot of hard work to do and I really want to see adifference before I hit 40 in roughly 3 months time

Ive recently starting running ( if you can call it that ). I was never a distance runner at school, great at short bursts, the 100 metres etc but doing cross country was just an excuse to lag behind and sneak a ciggie. ;-))

Now the ciggies have been gone for I think coming up to 5 years but it may be more, and I have always admired those who run past my house and make it look so easy.

I started little attempts about 4 weeks ago, Oh My God, it was sooooooooo hard. Made the mistake of running until I couldnt get my breath, then walk for a bit, then repeat the running.

Big Mistake

Now I start off walking for a minute, then run fairly slowly for a minute and then alternate. I do a mile circuit and can do it in about twelve and a half minutes so far.

My first goal is to be able to run this mile route non stop
My long term goal is to be able to run 5 km, lose weight and improve my ( crap ) fitness levels.

I am also hoping that this will help with the panic attacks and lift the jags of depression.
i also am hoping that this is an achievable thing to do.

I have started this blog to help motivate me and to keep it going. Also to be able to look back to how things were at the beginning and see improvements and achievements when I'm feeling down about myself.

Fingers Crossed.

Yesterday's run was not too bad, weather was good so that helps. i started off and was feeling like I wouldn't be able to do it and should go home, but I made it round and it went quite ok and I wasn't gasping my last when I got back. Even managed to get a decent breathing rythem going for a short time. Yeah.

Crikey this was a long first blog, hopefully the next ones won't waffle on too much
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