Yeah, yeah, I know. It’s technically week two but I’m still on week 1. That’s what happens when you start on Wednesday. Hate on.
I am thrilled to report that I had almost 0 pain after Saturday’s run! I wasn’t stiff, no sore ligaments in my knees, and even the owies on my Achilles’ tendon eased up. So, yep, form is key.
I did the run/walk today, but somehow the app locked itself and I didn’t manage to actually start it until I had walked over half a mile. Then once I did start it I somehow started week 5, and my first run segment ended up being at least twice as long as necessary. So then I restarted again and figured out how to fast forward on the right day to get the sets mostly back on track. I was under a time constraint because I had gotten to the track at 4 but the band family picnic was at 5, so really it was a mess. I feel comfortable with what I did — it just wasn’t exactly what the app suggested.
Today the track was filled with high school aged kids — probably 60 of them — all practicing for some kind of sport. I have to admit it was kind of intimidating. Plus two random dudes tried to talk to me. And did I mention it was HOT? I think I will avoid the park at 4pm from now on.
And sorry no picture — I was too busy racing home to change for the picnic. Hopefully next time.
Anyway, 2 1/4 miles again in I-have-no-idea-how-much time. I ran pretty hard the last two sixties, and so I was puffing by time it was over. My face was still red an hour and a half later at the picnic and a friend mentioned it. I was too embarrassed to tell him what I was doing (he’s military), so I just said I get red when I’m hot, which is of course true.
So I felt a little bit stupid today, but overall good because I ran successfully again. By the end of this week I will know if I can hold up with this injury-wise, but I’m pretty confident I can complete the program!
