Scratch that - Starting over
I've decided to completely change my running/Couch to 5k routine. I've come across a new plan that just makes more sense to me. Not to mention, it should have me up and running 3 miles in 2 months instead of 4. I think the other plan, even though it was "aggressive" was more for someone who didn't do any type of physical activity to begin with. I have a good base of working out for about an hour 5 days a week and honestly, the idea of walking for 27 minutes and only running for 3 sounded a bit boring. Anyway, the new plan is still only 3 days a week and on the first day I'll be jogging for 60 seconds and then walking for 90 seconds, repeating until I reach 20-30 mins, in fact, that's what the entire first week looks like. The progression in this plan just seems to flow better, and like I mentioned before, it just makes more sense.I'll be starting this program today after work. I've got my iPod shuffle (yes Jish I bought an iPod; you're welcome!) all ready to go with running music and I'm excited to get started. I'm thinking of starting on day two, just because I already did day 1 of the other plan, right?? I'm going to keep the training days the same as the previous plan of Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday; they are my "normal" cardio days anyway.
I got properly fitted for running shoes yesterday at Super Jock N Jill in Greenlake. After Shawn consulted one of his friends (who spends a lot of time running) he suggested it instead of Road Runner. Since my friend suggested both, I figured I'd go with Super Jock N Jill. I tried on a bunch of different pairs of shoes and ran up the street a bit in each to see how they felt. I ended up with a pair of Mizunos that so far seem very comfortable. They have a bit of support, but not too much. They're a little less like "running on a cloud" than some I tried, but I prefer the stability these have. I'm going to see how they work for me today, and can always return them if they're not right.
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