I've been trying to get others involved in this scheme of mine, including my boyfriend. We ran together tonight, and I can't tell you how grateful I was - especially knowing that he does not like to or want to run. My cousin ran the New York City Marathon this year, and I cannot tell you how motivated it has made me. I realize that a 5K is peanuts compared to that, but hey, you have to start somewhere, right? I've been alternating walking and jogging for different intervals of time for 30 minutes (with 5 mins warmup & cool down). I always want to quit the first cycle or two, but it gets easier as the workout continues, and I'm always itching to go on my days off. And let me tell you, that is extremely rare for me. Who actually enjoys exercising? Well not me, until recently at least.
So, I've done two days of running so far, every other day, going to the gym doing some cross-training, lifting weights, hip-hop class, Zumba tomorrow possibly. Running every other day for me is certainly a good idea, no matter how much I want to run the day after. I need to give myself the chance to recuperate from my workouts. I don't want to wear myself out too quickly or get discouraged. I've been reading running forums and trying to get tips from people who are long time runners and marathoners. I know this doesn't guarantee me that I'll be an amazing runner, but it certainly can't hurt right?
Plus, I'd like to get me a pair of those runner legs...so kill me, ok?
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