For Joggers and Runners

[Thinker]

Originally Posted by JAGG

I have stumbled upon a method to improve your speed and distance at the same time, with out any extra training. First you must begin your run in darkness am or pm as long as its dark. Then you should plan your route to include an unknown prime hiding spot for racoons. I tend to favor the ones with rabies or babies. When they come bounding out of nowhere and begin to chase you ,for what seems like 2 miles, (ok maybe it was 20 ft) not only will it cause you to sprint like Marion Jones, thus improving your run time, it will also motivate you to choose an alternate return route, lengthening your normal run distance. I look forward to sharing more tips in the future.

Ha!

We never know in what manner lessons will be learned!!

[Sparkle]

I've just started week 7 of 9 (C25k program).

I'm up to running 22minutes, with no walking intervals.

I "should" be at 25minutes (all 3 of my runs this week are 25min, no walk) but I'm not quite there yet.

22minutes is a challenge for me. But I'm just going to keep running and if I only increase to 23minutes this week I'll will be patient with myself.

I started on the treadmill last week; I was able to set and keep my pace, my breathing was easier and more consistent and I had less joint/muscle pain as I ran... but I can see how it could get boring. We've had a beautiful weekend so I took my runs outside this weekend.

[JAGG]

Originally Posted by Thinker

Ha!

We never know in what manner lessons will be learned!!

Oh great now you tell me! They say when the student is ready the teacher will appear. Haha think someone omitted the , out of thin air RUN FOR YOUR LIFE part. Ha

[Sparkle]

I ran 25minutes yesterday!

I was so proud - I nearly cheered myself on the treadmill.

I've been trying for over a week to break 20-22minutes (I know it seems such a small increment, but my god its been a challenge).

I'm definitely finding it easier to extend my endurance on the treadmill.
My breathing is consistent and not as hard and I'm able to maintain my pace; both things I struggle with when I'm running on the bike path.

After finishing yesterday I thought "I can run" - for the first time since I started this program in August.