First week of my 30-day Challenge
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Well, I made it through my first week and 3 hill runs. I am reporting back as promised.
Sunday – It was already 80 degrees when I woke up at 5:45 Am. I started my run at 8:45, early start is key here in Texas! Tuesday & Thursday will be 1 hour earlier.
Report: 5 trips up and 5 trips down in exactly 30-minutes. Not too shabby I guess!
Note to self: There are probably 1 1/2 – 2 hours from the time I leave my house to teach my boot camp and pack up and get to my hill with no available bathroom. Lesson- watch the liquid intake in the morning!
Tuesday – Yay! I’ve got a taker! Thank you Janice! It is much more fun to do this with company.
Report: 5 trips up and 6 trips down in 30-minutes.
Thought for the morning: How long have I had these running shoes? What made my time better?
Thursday – New shoes day and I did not frighten Janice away! (She’s a pretty determined woman actually)
Report: 5 trips up and 5 trips down in 30-minutes.
Another note: Why did my time differ on Tuesday? Perhaps I wasn’t paying close attention to the exact start point at the top of the hill and the exact point where I turn to go up the hill.
If you are tracking your performance, there is a saying, “what gets measured gets done.” Having the awareness of how you are doing can produce results. So true with food.
Now I know the precise starting tree and precise driveway to start running up the hill. I have a baseline measurement to go by and I will see if I can improve my distance in 30 minutes.
I would love to continue to get feedback from you. I am especially curious about you brave ones for posting on the blog last week. I really want to acknowledge you for that alone.
How about the rest of you? Is this challenge helping you? I would really love to know.
Even if you didn’t start with me last week, it’s never too late to start your 30-day challenge.
Well, I’m off to a good start at least. Made my 3 Jazzercise sessions for the week. Yea! I am really motivated to get back in shape and stay that way. Need it for mental and emotional health as much as for the physical side. As a side note, I injured my rotator cuff several months ago (just found out that this is why my shoulder kept hurting). The doctor has ordered PT which I plan to start next week. However, I have already seen great improvement this week just from the Jazz. routines. Another big incentive to keep with the program!
Great Job Terry, you ARE off to a good start. Keep up with the rotator cuff PT, it may seem slow-going and boring, but like anything the consistency of doing it will pay off.
My second time out with Lauren did not go as well as the first even though I did make it through the five up and downs. I realize the reasons for this. I was still sore from the time before because my shoes are too old and worn out. I overslept and rushed to get ready and ate too close to the time of the work out and running. I felt full and sluggish. Finally, I forgot a water bottle. So, all this will be remedied for the next time, Tuesday. I will get up 30 minutes earlier, I will take water and I bought new running shoes. Preparation is very important to successful healthy living.
Yes Janice, we both made discoveries… when the conditions are right you can better succeed. It is important to set up a success only environment.
Also regarding the shoes, you don’t always realize how worn out they are until you replace them. It is definitely something to keep track of.