I reset my C25K app today to week 2, day 1 and ran it twice
(90 second runs with 2 minute walks 12x). I
ran the Brandywine Trail from the covered bridge to the Trestle Bridge and back
to the car (approximately 3 miles). I
chose this section because it puts a longish hill climb right in the middle of
my workout. It was hot and humid and
started raining just as I finished up. There
was a disgusting amount of sweat; I find it interesting that I sweat more once
I’ve stopped my run than while I’m actually running. The question is am I sweating more or just
able to notice it… either way it’s icky.
I ran past a young woman that had the nicest posture. I thought if she could keep her shoulders
back, tummy tucked and spritely pace and still smile that least I could do was
keep stumbling along gasping for air and nod back.
No one calls it jogging anymore. What happened to jogging?
I try very hard on run days to talk myself out of running; this is called negative self-talk.
First, I try to see if I feel rotten anywhere from my hair follicles to
my toenails. Then I think I’d really
rather take a nap and read my book sitting out on the patio - basically wouldn’t
everyone? Finally, as I pull on my
running clothes I tell myself maybe I’ll just walk the route or better yet find
a bench and watch other folks work out.
In the end, I turn on my favorite playlist and start my workout. The warm-up and stretches feel great and when
I’m nearly done the running feels OK or at least like I’m not going to die.
Pat
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