I've stuck to my running schedule so far. Did another 15-minute run on Monday and a 25-minute run today...separated into 15 and 10 by a 10-minute walk. I'm also trying to do cross-training on the non-running days. I accomplished that on Sunday but not yesterday.
I'm really enjoying the running. The television helps since I'm stuck inside to do my running. Monday I watched some home makeover show and didn't find it as inspirational. I think it was harder to watch, too, while running. So I'll save those shows for my lazy evenings. This morning I watched the last half of last night's Biggest Loser and then a little bit of last night's episode of What Not to Wear. I know I can run further/longer than I currently am, but I'm trying to be smart about it and not overdo it to the point of injury, as is common with overenthusiastic new runners. In training to be a distance runner, there is supposed to be one longer run each week. For me that will be Saturdays, so I'll try to do 25 or 30 minutes straight on Saturday, even if I have to decrease the pace a little. I'll also have to make sure to record a good motivational TV show to watch during the workout. I'm open to suggestions if anyone has any.
I got a screening call yesterday from a temp center to which I had submitted my resume. I was excited when asked what I've been doing since I graduated in May and could respond that I've started training to run a half-marathon. (I told about other things, too, but I was just excited to get to say that, and the lady who called seemed impressed.)
No new running shoes yet, as my birthday is still a week and a half off, but I'm doing alright. Still minor pain in my shin area after I've been running on the treadmill for a bit, but it helps me keep the workouts at a good level for my recent exercise history. I've been trying to figure out what other accessories I'll need. I'll need new running clothes in the near future (including non-cotton socks), and I'll need something small to store house keys, maybe a phone, and a little bit of money. I'll also need a place to store a little bit of food when my distance increases. And I need to figure out what to do about water and possibly a sports drink. Luckily I still have time to make these decisions since it'll likely be cold for awhile. I'm also open to advice for any of these needs.
Thanks for reading. You're awesome!
K yeah, forgot to mention something. Have you heard of "shin splints"? You can get them easily from running on hard surfaces a lot (outdoor tracks, sidewalks... treadmills). Basically they are sharp pains in your shins when you run, and they take FOREVER to heal (well, months, but that's long enough to screw up your goal). Be cautious of that. Start running outside, on the grass next to the sidewalks, as early as you can to help prevent it (since you are already showing signs of it developing). Shoes with better support can do a great deal to prevent it too... so luckily that help is coming soon! :)
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