Jog On (A.K.A. "Cool Runnings")
Ok, maybe I am a tad optimistic but if I put my plans here then I've got to see them through, right?
Tonight, I will be attempting the first "workout" recommended by the experts on the "Couch To 5K" website:
Rinse and repeat three times for one week (although I think I may do this for more than one week as my fitness levels are zero). I should also look at getting some proper running shoes before I move onto the next stage.
I'm really not sure if this will work as I gave up running a long time ago but I've heard that a lot of people have tried this method with excellent results. I don't have a goal so there is no pressure either. I shall update you later...
UPDATE:
I walked up to the canal, jogged and walked for about 6.5 minutes and realised that I still had to get back, so I turned around and headed home doing the same. So that was a total of just under 13 minutes with a short brisk walk either side (approximately 3 minutes each) from and to home. Total = 19 minutes.
Considering I've done no formal running training for over 20 years I'm bloody proud of myself!! I don't mind admittingI'm knackered and never going again it was hard work and I probably set off walking too quickly which is why I got tired so quickly.
I'm going to have another go on Sunday. I ran the length of three bridges on the canal so I know exactly how far I got. I'll try and go further before turning around next time.
Picture Credit: Google Images
Tonight, I will be attempting the first "workout" recommended by the experts on the "Couch To 5K" website:
That sounds do-able, doesn't it?A brisk five-minute warm-up walk then alternate 60 seconds of jogging and 90 seconds of walking for a total of 20 minutes.
- Brisk walk to the canal towpath = 5 minutes
- Jogging and walking in one direction = 10 minutes
- Jogging and walking in the other direction = 10 minutes
- Brisk walk from the canal back home = 5 minutes
Rinse and repeat three times for one week (although I think I may do this for more than one week as my fitness levels are zero). I should also look at getting some proper running shoes before I move onto the next stage.
I'm really not sure if this will work as I gave up running a long time ago but I've heard that a lot of people have tried this method with excellent results. I don't have a goal so there is no pressure either. I shall update you later...
UPDATE:
I walked up to the canal, jogged and walked for about 6.5 minutes and realised that I still had to get back, so I turned around and headed home doing the same. So that was a total of just under 13 minutes with a short brisk walk either side (approximately 3 minutes each) from and to home. Total = 19 minutes.
Considering I've done no formal running training for over 20 years I'm bloody proud of myself!! I don't mind admitting
I'm going to have another go on Sunday. I ran the length of three bridges on the canal so I know exactly how far I got. I'll try and go further before turning around next time.
Picture Credit: Google Images
