After my sprints on Monday, I've been sore for the first time since this adventure started.
I was back at W1D1, (8 reps of run 1 min, walk 90 sec). I did that for the first 3 reps then altered it to run 1/2 lap, walk 1 lap for the remaining 5.
I felt a little ridiculous, because I was running all out (almost all out) then huffing and puffing for a lap. I was just waiting for one of the other joggers to come up and politely tell me that if I just slowed down I could go farther. And I kept reminding myself that it didn't matter to anyone out there other than myself what I was doing.
I could barely walk yesterday, and my chest muscles hurt from the extra exertion, and I just knew it was, to quote Fred Sanford, "the big one".
Today I'm just sore. I've had the intention of going back out today, but it's so windy here today...
Talking to Donald the other night, I told him how I was pleased with the fact that I am not currently working toward a goal, because I could do this week 1 routine for four weeks if I need to. And I may need to.
I have the same problem with running as I do singing. I can sing very high, and I can sing low, but for some reason it's those in-between octaves that I really have a hard time singing at consistently. I do great at my slow jogging pace, but when I pick up the pace, I seem to go straight to "run like hell". I have to find the middle ground.
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Nice post! I know what you mean about pacing. There is a sweet spot that your body wants to get to...a cadence or leg turnover rate that "feels" just right. Stay at this pace and you can run for days (maybe not, but you know what I mean). You are still trying to find this, but have been there several times I am sure.
ReplyDeleteThe tough part comes in when you want to go faster. Breathing gets out of whack, legs hurt, and things might feel terrible. Keep at it, pushing toward that pace or speed you want, and you're body will eventually reward you.
P.S. I went on a 30 mi bike ride last night and I STILL feel it every time I climb the stairs. We went REALLY hard at the end, and into a headwind, so I am just about wobbly!