Started the running program tonight.
Did not die.
Actually, it felt pretty good. The alternating run/walk routine was easy to follow without completely wiping me out, and a quick blood pressure check afterward showed a small spike in my systolic digits but the diastolic was fine. I’ve got a slight tightness in my shins, otherwise no pain. Even the late hour, which I worried about at first, proved quiet and relaxing.
My dog, however, thought I was nuts. He may not get invited Wednesday night.
on Mar 25th, 2008 at 12:27 am
[...] jogging, 90 seconds walking, repeating for 20 minutes. It went well, and you can read more about it here. The Nike+ receiver on my iPod nano says I did 3km and burned 330 calories in 25 minutes. Not too [...]
on Mar 25th, 2008 at 5:59 pm
You’re younger than me so ptttttffffftttt!
I finished the 20 minutes and also did the 12 type stretching routine prior to running.
I’m dog tired but will go again on Wednesday night.
1 down, 26 to go!
Troy
on Mar 27th, 2008 at 10:06 pm
Ran again Wednesday night and this time with my 11-year old son, Phillip.
Laid the guilt trip on the 13-year old, John.
We plan to run on Friday night if the weather cooperates – rain forecast for the evening.
2 down, 25 to go!
Troy
on Mar 27th, 2008 at 10:11 pm
Very cool, Troy! I did my second run this morning, which worked out well because of the stormy weather this evening. I wouldn’t mind running in a light rain, but heavy winds and occasional hail are another matter.
My next run will be Saturday. By then the snow that we’re supposed to get tonight or early tomorrow will probably be melted.
Mike
on Mar 29th, 2008 at 12:00 am
Had to skip Friday night – my Memphis Tigers were busy blowing out the Spartans of Michigan State in the NCAA Basketball Tourney.
Will also run on Saturday sometime in between the 60% chance of rain, transmission flush in the Taurus and my 11-y/o son’s soccer game.
Ah, the joys of Fatherhood.
Take care,
Troy
on Mar 29th, 2008 at 10:02 am
It looks like this is becoming quite serious.
Both you and Troy are doing great! Keep up the good work! (And I really like you’re goal meter over there)
… and doesn’t hail just pose a better workout? (Don’t you have to dodge left and right to avoid it?)