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My first day of 5K training

[ 20 ] 10/05/2009 |

Today was the first day of my training for the 5K.  How do I put this?

My legs are SORE!

I just might be the slowest runner out there, BUT I did it.  I ran the training as outlined for today:  5 minute warm-up, 5 minute jog, 3 minute walk, 5 minute jog, 3 minute walk, 5 minute jog, 5 minute cool down.

For fun, and because I was still pretty far away from my starting point, I added another 5 minute jog to that list, although by then, I was literally “running” at a snail’s pace.  Where I ran was underwater (as in flooded) just two days ago, so it was really interesting to see where the water had been.  It gave me lots to look at.

During my “run”, I also saw deer, several times over.  How cool is that?  I was a tiny bit worried that one might jump out at me when I was least expecting it and that I would have to come here and admit to getting smacked over by a deer.  But that didn’t happen!

As I was running/jogging/breathing heavily, my mind cleared of all the stress from this past weekend.  I. let. everything. go.

It felt awesome NOT to hold onto that baggage.

And then I was quickly reminded of why I enjoyed running back in junior high school.  Junior high is tough enough with all the hormone changes going on, the pre-teen angst, the STUFF.  I ran back then to let it all go.

And so it was today.

Even though my legs are so very sore, even though I fell asleep ON THE FLOOR ON MY BACK, as my 3.5 year old colored in a coloring book, right next to me, talking the whole time, even though I can just imagine how much sorer I am going to be during the next training run……

I am going to keep with it.  I am going to keep running.

Oh yeah, an iPod is a must!  BONUS- I burned 400 calories in 40 minutes- wahooooo!!!!!  How do I know this?  I use the Polar Heart Rate Monitor, another fitness must.

How did you do?  Or if you aren’t running the 5K, what exercise did you do today?

Category: EA SPORTS Active 5K Challenge

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  • foodiemcbody

    Good for you, but you must not be doing couch to 5k (which I did and tootaallllly recommend) is even more slow-to-begin than this. It starts with 60 second runs, 90 minute walks, alternating. I thought it was fabulous, and it really keeps you from getting sore and tired. They don't recommend five minute jogs until the 3rd or 4th week!!

    Good luck with it but take it at your own pace. Or slower.

  • Lisa_ShrinkingJeans

    The EA 5K does have a slower walk/run 5K program but since I have been exercising for a while, I decided to JUST GO FOR IT. I'm sore, but less sore than when I did the 30 Day Shred for the first few days. It's a good kind of sore.

    Are you a runner now?! Still doing the Couch 2 5K? After I complete this training, I might look into the Couch to 10K training!

  • Lisa_ShrinkingJeans

    I should say, the EA 5K program has two training tracks: the first run is at a slower pace, like you mentioned, actually EXACTLY like what you wrote. It is supposedly to prepare you to run/walk a 5K in 4 weeks.

    The program I am using is to RUN a 5K in 4 weeks. But if I need to, I will modify it to fit me.

    Thanks for the heads up!

  • http://www.grayandbecca.com Becca Sanborn

    I am going to get the ipod touch nike kit. I've wanted it for forever and I KNOW I'm going to use it if I'm training. :)

  • http://www.littleladybugthatcould.blogspot.com ladybugs714

    Awesome job Lisa! Glad you found something to help ease all the stress of everyday life which has been getting you down the last few days. Keep up with it, that's a great start especially with not running for a while. You go hot momma!

    I did Shred level 2 this morning and then took my dog for 1/2 mile walk tonight with my hubby. (she's a little doxie so that's a long way for her LOL) If the rain holds out I'll get a run in afterwork.

  • http://oppositelife.blogspot.com/ Pubsgal

    Way to go! Yesterday and today were running days for me…I got through them, but felt kind of “meh.” Oh, well, that feeling will pass and I'll be excited on race day!

  • TheaDramaMama

    Stop putting run in quotes, you nut! YOU RAN!!

    I did Day 1 today, too! Yippee!

    And Dave was almost run over by a deer once while on a run.

  • http://www.thedailymel.com/ww TheDailyMel

    WTG on getting out there to run, Lisa! I was a runner through high school and college and have really begun to miss it. For now, I'm restricted to just walk though as I'm recovering from a torn meniscus in one of my knees. I don't even attempt to call myself a runner anymore though, at the pace I go, I called it “wogging” because it's more the speed of a walk/jog combo. LOL

  • BrookeF

    good for you!!! :) i was reading in a running forum yesterday that just because its a jog to someone else doesn't mean that its any less of a run for you!!

    today was a 4.5 miler for me. i didn't do a great time, but i had some cross street traffic issues, as well as some walkers that slowed me down (the walkers are ladies i work with and we chatted for a minute or so.)

  • shrinkingjeans

    Hah, “wogging”! Love it!

    Good job Lisa!

    -Melissa

    <http://www.shrinkingjeans.net>

  • Lisa_ShrinkingJeans

    This does not make me feel any safer.

  • Lisa_ShrinkingJeans

    Lt me know what you think of it. I have been mulling over that purchase as well!

  • Lisa_ShrinkingJeans

    Good job! are you running on your own or following a specific training program?

  • Lisa_ShrinkingJeans

    Just keep shredding…..I shred on those days where I want to work out in a short amount of time.

    And today, my legs are sore but not as sore as I thought I would be.

  • Lisa_ShrinkingJeans

    Wogging? LMAO. I love love LOVE that term and just might have borrow it.

  • Lisa_ShrinkingJeans

    Dude, 4.5 miles?!!!!! WOW. One day, I will be able to do 4.5 miles : ).

  • tlb81003

    tired!

  • http://www.grayandbecca.com Becca Sanborn

    I remember you asked about the Nike+ ipod kit. I LOVE IT! Seriously… you can press a button and it lets you know how much you've run (or past halfway, how much is left), it tells you how long you've been running and your speed for that mile. It also has auto keys for every (in my case) kilometer and the halfway point. It also has an option for a power song, which is what you play when you really need a push. :)

  • http://www.grayandbecca.com Becca Sanborn

    I remember you asked about the Nike+ ipod kit. I LOVE IT! Seriously… you can press a button and it lets you know how much you've run (or past halfway, how much is left), it tells you how long you've been running and your speed for that mile. It also has auto keys for every (in my case) kilometer and the halfway point. It also has an option for a power song, which is what you play when you really need a push. :)

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