Exercise makes running easier
I recently got some new shoes, the Nike Air Triax+. They’re Awesome. So comfortable, so squishy, so supportive. I threw in my iPod+ pod and headed out for a run. It’s the first run I’ve done in a while, and I was super excited to find that since I’ve been doing HIIT on a bike, the running was the easiest I’ve done in a while. Now, I wasn’t fast, but I knocked off a quick 5k without too much hyperventilating.
It’s really sad that I used to be able to run much further, but I’m just glad I can still run that far.
The new shoes were really great, had solid support and really kept me from thinking of my feet at all, which is awesome. As for the Nike+, I love that damn thing. It honestly makes me want to run more. I can track my runs and my speed and my time and my distance all at Nike.com. It’s so cool. And it’s honestly one of the best sites I’ve seen. Ever. So easy to use, so many features, it’s like using a desktop application.
And the good news is, I supposedly burned 530 calories. That’s nice. Just got to keep doing it. I think I’m going to only do runs once a week, and keep doing the HIIT at the gym 4 times a week. Throwing in a legit bike ride once or twice a week. All things being equal, I’ll always miss one or two workouts a week, so making sure I’m going for 6-8 will keep me around 4-5 consistently.
My weight still is up and down, but I have only been eating reasonably well, not great. We’ll see.
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.