Well, my second week of Couch to 5K is done and it's really growing on me. Sort of like a fungus... Here's my log for the second week of training:
When I started this, I didn't really have a goal in mind other than to complete a 5k by running the whole distance. After week 1, I now want to do it in 25 minutes. That's about 8 minutes/mile. My pace on the running segments last week were down to under 7:30, so this seems achievable.
Week 2, Day 1: I woke up late. Had my alarm set for Monday @ 5am, but it's Sunday. I wasn't going to run, since Rebecca was coming home from work and would need to sleep, but she encouraged me to go. I was surprised at how disappointed I was that I wouldn't get to run... New week, new segment times, so 90 seconds running, 120 seconds walking, 6 segments. Not too bad. Distance: 1.75 miles
Day 2: Woke up late again. It's tough getting up so early. managed to keep my pace up around 8:00 consistently. Distance: 1.82 miles
Day 3: Right leg is hurting right below the meatiest part of my calf. Stretching more seems to help some. Tried resting it by taking yesterday off, but it didn't help.Tried to keep up the pace but was really hurting by the time I got done. Distance: 1.79 miles
Day 4: Both legs hurt today, though the right is worse than the left. Distance: 1.75 miles
Day 5: Maybe my goal of 35 minutes is a little ambitious... Maintaining the 8:00 or less pace is really tough with the way my legs feel. Slowed the pace to 9:30-10:00/mile. Felt pretty good, like I could maintain that pace for quite a while. Distance: 1.49 miles
Well, not exactly the results I'd hoped for after what felt like a pretty good start, but I have to remember that this is a process and it will get better over time.
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