Today I completed day 3 of the running programme.
To be honest, it was a struggle. I usually don't eat before I exercise, but I've never been sure whether that was right or not, I've read conflicting info, anyway I have learnt that for me it's not advisable.
I'd finished breakfast around 30 - 40 mins before the exercise, but I felt sluggish and it was much more of an effort to run.
So today I began with some stretches, as my achilles felt a little tight. The last thing I want is an injury.... I then warmed up with 5 minutes of slow walking, increasing up to 4.6kms per hour. I then followed the programme - 60 secs running, 90 secs walking, for 20 mins.
I had many moments today where I felt tired and contemplated walking rather than running, but I had a voice in my head telling me I'd only be cheating myself.. making that choice would only impact me and no-one else. I kept going through visualising what I wanted to achieve, giving up isn't going to get me there, it's not an option. So, I pushed through, and I feel proud that I did.
So that's week 1 of that programme completed. What a great feeling - even the fact that I have got off my backside everyday this week just feels fantastic. I was going to have tomorrow off, but to be honest I would miss it, and I am worried about losing momentum...
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I'm always getting in trouble for not taking a rest day - just go for a walk :)
ReplyDeleteyep, I think I'll do 20 - 30 mins of walking :)
DeleteI am very inspired about what you are doing Kerry, I had great success with doing Dukan but have fallen off the eating regime. I am determined to change my eating and exercise habits this coming year, so really have just over a week to get my head into the right frame of mind.
ReplyDeleteGood on ya Carmen, I really think it's the getting your head right that makes things different.. if I approach weight loss half-hearted I inevitably fail because I just wasn't committed. This time feels different, but I know me and my old ways, I am sure this is going to be a struggle, that's why documenting it helps - I can measure success more easily when things get tough and I look back...
DeleteAnd have you made some changes with food too Kerry? Im looking forward to jumping back on the wagon & having that satisfied feeling myself xx
ReplyDeleteI've been ensuring I have protein at each meal and low-carbs, have cut out bread and potatoes - 2 of my absolute faves... so hoping eating sensibly and little and often will do the trick :)
DeleteRight, so protein fruit & vege. Just like the old days. Thats the way to go :)
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