I ran three miles!
When did running three miles become such a challenge? Well, when I turned into a lazy blob, that’s when.
I ran three miles at the gym on the ‘mill. I put it at 3% incline (I think that’s down a bit) and did a nice 9:30 pace. The first mile was pretty nice, but the last two sucked. I’m so out of shape it isn’t even funny anymore.
I need some new goals for 2006. Running goals. I’m thinking I need to hold that nice base of 15-20 per week with a long run on the weekend. That seemed to be easy to maintain without breaking me. Trails if I can because those spare my shins as opposed to the dirt road.
I’d love another race too but I’m far from ready for anything.
April 24th, 2006 10:27
just for fun maybe you could add some tempo runs to improve your pace. trails are always fun.
April 24th, 2006 10:38
Good for you! I’m in a similar situation. I was just bragging about how this time last year I was running 10 miles at a time. These days, I’m lucky to do 5.
*sigh*
April 24th, 2006 10:45
Good job, my man!
April 24th, 2006 12:50
Yeah! You ran! You actually ran! This is the best news. Yup…time to set some goals and find another race to prepare for. I’m sure there are all kinds to choose from. Do it!
April 24th, 2006 13:33
Phew! Now I don’t have to worry about you any more.
You could pick a run and just pick a less lofty goal time than usual. Or you could pick a series of 3 runs with a goal of improving your time on each one. Or you could just pick a goal of never again having to go through what you just went through on that treadmill. That’s no fun at all.
April 24th, 2006 14:01
Look for a good trail race somewhere, this might be easier on your shins and perhaps a breath of fresh air in your running.
April 24th, 2006 15:01
I need some new goals for 2006.
ahem.
Hrmph.
(swim)
(bike)
(run)
WHy not broaden the horizon of goals (instead of broadening the backside)?
April 24th, 2006 15:02
want to hear the good news about being out of shape? your body is less efficient so the workout “does more for you” as far as calories burn and progress. it’s the law of diminishing returns and you’re on the high end of return. that’s kind of cool. that’s why people who just start an exercise program drop weight righ away.
however, i’m CONFIDENT you’ll be in shape VERY soon.
April 24th, 2006 15:24
What about finding a series of races to train for/through? Is there a local running club with an informal Grand Prix? I found just having a goal of completing x amount of inexpensive races in a club series was great for helping me keep my training consistent. Over several years of repeating the same series, I’ve changed the goals to involve (x number of races under such&such time, x number of series races in a row, etc.)
April 24th, 2006 19:51
I walked 6km today…2 of which were with a pre-schooler bouncing beside me at a snails pace but I did walk!
April 24th, 2006 20:21
I do find that it’s easier to keep at it if I make a commitment to actually participate in a race. Stick with it!
April 25th, 2006 07:24
You are so my long-lost twin brother! chocolate addiction, loves country music, can ran 15-20 miles during the week with one long run of the weekend without breaking, love of firearms ;)! Are you about 5′7″ and weigh about 140lbs too?
April 25th, 2006 18:06
on behalf of lazy blobs everywhere..>I resemble that remark
April 26th, 2006 15:34
Good job. Three percent is a steep hill; I’m feeling pretty cocky if I run at 2%. You deserve some chocolate. :-)