Two weeks ago today I posted about my new fitness goals and a little bit about how I was planning on achieving them. As of today, I have been tracking my food and fitness using MyPlate for two weeks.
I have also started training for the 10-Miler. So far, so good. My dad is really into running and he altered a training program for me from a book he has (I should probably ask which one.) Basically the theory is that you run two short runs and one long run over the course of the week. On all runs you are supposed to schedule short walk breaks. Typically I walk for a minute after each mile. I was skeptical at first, but it seems to be working pretty well. I have been able to complete the long runs so far using this system.
One hiccup in my 10-Mile training plan was when I left my running shoes at home. I always forget something. This time it was the shoes. I used an old pair for a couple of runs, but I pretty much wear my shoes into the ground and it became apparent that my body was not pleased. After my last experience at DSG I decided to bite the bullet and head to our local running specialty shop to have my gait analyzed. I came home with a pair of these:
{Nike Zoom Structure. I think they are kinda ugly, but my shins don’t hurt any more!}
On Sunday I went for my first long run in the new kicks. Often times my feet bleed when I get a new pair of shoes, but that wasn’t the case this time! I ran 5.5 miles and my feet and shins were feeling good at the end. The rest of me, not so much, but it’s progress.
*Otherwise known as Operation Fit Into Wedding Dress. I PROMISE that this is not me being one of those girls who gets engaged and says “Oh em geee! I have to be *thisbig* when I get married!” I promise. And I’m not turning this thing into a running blog either. So stay put.
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