Knees have been protesting. I'm not sure if its solely the running that has aggrevated them or something else.
My left knee in particular feels tight all over.
So taking a break from running while i contibue dog walks and attemot to hit 10000+ steps each day. Also continuing the 30 day fitness challenge for legs- on medium level 1.
Just keep moving.
Wednesday, April 3, 2019
Protest
Monday, March 25, 2019
On a roll
Shortened my # of intervals, but increased speed to 5mph
Went for 31min 5 sec and ran 2.3 miles.
I'll take it!
Saturday, March 23, 2019
What a difference a day makes
I listened to my body and took an extra rest day yesterday. After battling a stomache bug and a 3 day headache, i was ready to get back at it.
Tried intervals of 3 min running at 4.7 mph and 1.15 min walking at 3.6 mph
It seems to agreed with me as I was able to complete 5k, 3.1 m in 42:41.
My best time since I started running again.
Friday, March 15, 2019
Intervals
Did 2 min running between 4.5-4.7 mph with 1 min walking at 3.6 mph
While the running was easier the 1 min recovery was tough.
Monday, March 11, 2019
Wednesday, March 6, 2019
Stuck
The mileage is low, and I'm kind of stuck on week 5 of c25K.
When the run for 20 minutes showed up on week 5 d2, I laughed.
I ran intervals instead.
I am working on embracing run/walk intervals.
Right now I am trying 4 min running at 4.5 mph and 1.5 min walking at 3.6 mph
It seems to be working.
I tweaked my knee at some point this past week- walking the dog or something- so when I transition from my warm up walk to my first run interval it is downright painful!
But then it eases up- like the knee cap moves into the proper location.
I continue with the 30 day fitness challenge- legs- level 2.
Progress is slow, but steady.
Sunday, February 24, 2019
Week 5 d1
Just completed, week 5 d 1 of c25k.
3 intervals of run 5 min and walk 3.
Felt pretty good. Happy for a rest day on the 30d fitness challenge legs.
Wednesday, February 20, 2019
Week 4, d2
That's what I get for waiting & doing my runs in the evenings. Thouh this would have been a struggle no matter when it was done. Warning- tmi- first af in 6m. Not pleased at all and my legs feel like lead.
But, got 'er done. Keep plugging away.
Friday, February 15, 2019
February is half over
It's the 17th of February. Time keeps passing by faster and faster. Finished w3 of c25k. The 3 min run 3 min walk interval is a good one. I'll try to build from there. 30 day fitness challenge continues too. Still colder than cold outside and now drifts to walk through as well, so getting a good leg workout when walking the dog.
Sunday, February 10, 2019
Week 2 complete
Seriously- just taking it easy to stay in the game and keep going. I havent signed up for any races. Will wait until the weather cooperates.
Running at 4.0 mph though in this past session bumped it up to 4.5 at the halfway mark and the last 45s of the last interval were at 5 mph.
Walking was steady at 3.5 and then 3.6 mph.
Conpleted day 10 of the 30 day fotness challenge and am keeping up with 50 squats per day.
Thursday, February 7, 2019
C25K- week 2
I'm doing this on the treadmill so I am using a 2% incline.
My walking rate is 3.5 mph and for the run sections I'm using 4.0 mph
So far so good.
Monday, February 4, 2019
Off to a good start
February has started off well, despite the fact that it is our turn to host the polar vortex.
I started Couch 2 5k- again.
Walking 1.5 min, running 1 min at 3.5mph pace for walk & 4 mph for run and a 2% incline.
Day 4 of the 30 day fitness leg challenge.
And 50 squats per day.
It's a short month, so lets get it done.
Thursday, January 31, 2019
Day 31
Finished out the month with the last day of the fitness challenge and 40 squats.
A few days ago I started listening to the not your average runner podcast. I went back to the beginning as I know I need to start moving more, but haven't taken that first step to actually doing it. Well, today I was on episode 5 and the connection between knitting & running struck a nerve with me. It gave me the lightbulb moment and enough impetus to start (again).
I downloaded a couch to 5k app and hit the treadmill. 1.5 miles in 29 minutes...it's a new beginning.
Wednesday, January 30, 2019
Day 30
30 Day fitness challenge complete.
Yes, it was the easy, full body challenge.
Yes, I modified some of the exercises.
But I completed it- good enough for me.
Next up for February 30 day fitness- Leg workout.
Thursday, January 24, 2019
Day 24
Thankful for a rest day.
The squat challenge was only 21 days, but I continue to do 25-30 per day.
For February, I will follow the 30 day fitness challenge legs workout.
I may try to add in a daily wall sit as well.
No change on the scale c'est la vie.
How is your fitness?
Sunday, January 13, 2019
Day 13
I've made it past the point where most people setting resolutions quit, so there is that. The scale is not moving, but trying not to get discouraged.
Just keep moving.
Wednesday, January 9, 2019
Sunday, January 6, 2019
Day 6
Today is Day 6 of a squat challenge as well as the 30 day fitness challenge I am participating in.
Writing it down and staying accountable.
Here's to a better me.
Thursday, January 3, 2019
Increased Activity...baby steps
I am using the 30 day fitness challenge app and also doing a squat challenge, 25 squats per day.
Here's to being more active
Tuesday, January 1, 2019
New Year, 2019
Another year has begun. As I reflected on the past year, I was cruising through blogs I had bookmarked and was surprised at the number that have been abandoned. The domain still exists, but there have not been any recent posts. Some have now been dormant for over a year.
Now I know I am one to talk as I am at best an inconsistent poster. The blogs in question, the authors posted frequently, and then all of a sudden, *poof*, the posts stopped.
I miss them, their stories, their inspiration. I hope they are well.