I know we needed the rain, but....
I was all dressed, took the dog for a short walk and it was thundering and lightening "a storm" so I chickened out and decided not to drive all the way over to the rez just to find out we weren't walking.
I will get my 5 miles in later today -- even if I have to go to the Healthplex and walk the indoor track.
I missed last Sat., now this Sat., and will miss the next two as I am travelling. I will be faithful to the miles, but will miss seeing everyone.
As we start to jog, I am reading a lot of frustration. Trust me it will get better. I felt the same way as you and still have doubts, but I know that I am getting stronger and building endurance. Just do what intervals you can and then the next time try to do a couple of more. Before you know it, you'll be adding time to your intervals. I am just up to one minute run (slow jog) one minute walk x10, but two weeks ago I sure couldn't run for a minute, much less repeat it 10X. Be consistent, push a little each time and you'll be surprised how fast your endurance builds. I am finding that I go back and forth between my legs giving out first or my lungs and heart rate. As I up the interval time, my legs feel like lead, then as they get stronger my heart rate and lungs protest. Eventually, though, they catch up and I am able to run longer. Then as I take the next step increase, it seems like the cycle starts again. Keep a journal of what you're doing. You will see improvement each time. You'll get there!
Am not sure if I'll be at the Run from the Sun tonight. Sort of playing it by ear, as my husband has been working very long days for the past few weeks. I'm not sure yet if he's home tonight, so if he is, I will stay home with him.
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banana pudding it is!! calcium, potassium, protein, carbs. it's definately on my new list!
great blog. after you wrote to me the other day, and helped me turn the corner in my training, i'm finding that what you said about increasing endurance and stuff to be true. today i walked/jogged at the rez until a kind soul picked me up out of the rain - thanks chuck!!-, then went to the gym and wogged the other 4 miles. didn't really help my overall time, but my stamina's a bit better. so thank yoiu for being the optimistic voice for all of us grumps!
we'll miss you next week, but keep up the good work! and have fun traveling!
Thanks for the encouraging words. Happy traveling! :)
Missed you last night...hope you had a nice evening with your hubby!
Cheryl
Can't find your e-mail address anywhere so will ask you here...does your Garmin watch have buckle or velcro closure...did you get the 205 or 305...do you like it...where did you get it? I am about ready to make a decision on a watch. I want to do intervals and I have no watch that will beep and let me know when to do what! Thanks for your help.
Keep on keepin on! We'll see ya when we see ya!!
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