Running wasn’t so bad today
It’s Friday and the third day of the week I’ve ran. Certainly not something to brag about, but for me, it was good just to have that consistency. As I was running this morning, I felt the best I have so far, and at the end of the run I didn’t feel like someone hit me with a truck either. It was around 2 miles, and I definitely took my time. But I just stayed the course, nice and steady. It’s really embarrassing that I can’t run for two miles easily any more. While I have never been much of a runner, I’ve almost always been at least been able to suffer out a couple of miles at any given point. I was always active enough with mountain biking or backpacking, and had the occasional jog in there to keep me on my toes. But then again, part of getting older has taught me that I don’t feel I have to suffer through every jog I do. I’m not trying to lose weight with every run, and just being consistent is a great start. I’ve also had bad shin splints in the past when I’ve went from 0-10 miles a week without easing into it. So, I’m easing into it. I should also mention that I’m not drinking alchohol for 3 weeks either, as well as being conscious of my meal sizes. The last piece of the puzzle is watching sugar intake. With all of that, I’m hoping to lose 5-10 lbs in three weeks. That’s pretty ambitious, but it’s a goal and I like that.
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Feb 21st 2008
hi how long should hiit last on a bike?
May 10th 2008
I use to be just like that. I talked to this personal trainer one day and he said the best way to stay motivated is to make a journal of exactly what you do every single day. Honestly it really work when I looked at it on paper it was different. When you see no improvement on paper in terms of reps, sets, and distance and haven’t done anything you feel like a lazy asshole that day then get motivated to get on them running shoes and pull out the wieghts.
Aug 14th 2008
Hi, I did a google on HIIT as I want to add it to my routine. Like you, I hated running. Notice the past tense. I now like running because I’m now on a hormonally balanced diet called the Zone Diet. You can google it for more information, but it is a moderate, balanced diet that yields amazing results. Joslin Diabetes Centers recommends a diet that is almost identical. Dr. Sears, the creator, has worked with athletes that have brought home 24 gold medals. Jenny Thompson was the most prolific Zoner medalist and her count was just surpassed by Michael Phelps a day or two ago.
Christian Vande Velde is a Zoner - he recently finished 5th in the Tour de France.
I’d also recommend spending some google time on “pose running.” It has helped me a lot, but takes some time to get your calf muscle strong enough to support the work load.
I’m a decade your senior and I feel better than ever - and I mean this factually. I really really do feel better than ever. I effortlessly lost 25+ lbs of fat while adding ~70 lbs to my bench press - I started pretty weak.
My foundation is the Zone Diet, pose running is a great tool and I hope to add HIIT as another tool in my arsenal.
Best of luck in your exercise adventures.