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.
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[…] 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 […]
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
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
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
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
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?) :-D