After feeling the rush of endorphins when I last went for a run, I was excited to finally hit the treadmill again last night - after two days of savage leg aches.
It was the third day of painful muscles, but I plodded along to Greens all the same and took my place in the mixed gym. This is a definite step up from hiding away in the ladies ‘mini gym’, even if I only did so because all of the two treadmills in there were taken.
I started my run - two minutes fast walking followed by 8.5km/hr for about five minutes. It was then that my enthusiasm fell away as the next twenty minutes stared me straight in the face. I tried to concentrate on the television, but it is difficult with no sound (I lost my earphones many weeks ago).
But as people were dropping like flies all around me, I felt encouraged to go on.
I’m not sure if this is scientifically viable, but I definitely, around the 13 minute mark, felt a rush of endorphins that spurred me on.
Needless to say, five minutes later I was ready to quit. I hate staring at the timer while I run. It seems to tick by so slowly, so I put my towel over and just rely on my own exhaustion.
I was at 2.5km and struggling, but I said I would get to 3km, so I pushed on and I did it.
I honestly felt so proud that I had reached this pitiful distance, so next time, 3.5km.
And I am going to sign up for race for life after, as I fear if I do not keep a goal insight, I will finish running after the Dronfield 10k, and it is doing wonders for my mood.
In other news: We have our race numbers and timer tags now. Im 347 so if anyone is reading and might be going along, look out for me!
I am thinking of joining a jogging group with Active Derbyshire when I have got my stamina up a bit, to actually get some training in on the streets. Click on the link to find out how the organisation can help you get back into fitness!
Please donate to our cause, Fairplay by visiting the justgiving site below. The team need £600,000 to build a playground for disabled children and your money will go far!
www.fair-play.co.uk
www.justgiving.com/derbyshire-times
Thursday, 10 February 2011
Tuesday, 8 February 2011
Aches and pains
Just a quick one - how long should the post cardio/weight machine leg ache last? I did a run, weights and stretching on Sunday, and was still too achey last night to do more so I just swam and steamed.
Can anyone tell me when this should go away so I can get back to training?
Can anyone tell me when this should go away so I can get back to training?
Monday, 7 February 2011
What's in a nickname?
SIX days, three trips and lots of steam room. This is my back catalogue of gym visits since my last post and I am suprisingly eager to commit.
There is some talk in the office about our t-shirts for the run. Trusty Ellen (Scroggins) has sorted free printing and Dave (Coronary in training) has black marketed some garms, so now leaves the small issue of logo placement (Derbyshire Times, Fairplay) and the nickname.
It’s all very well if like Clare (Bladerunner) you happen to be a Sheffield United fan who is partaking in a 10k or like Michael (Recovering Greggs addict) you have a suppressed penchant for sewage filled pasties (thanks Viz!)
But unfortunately, the only nicknames I have ever had are something along the lines of Ell, Ellog, and other either soppy or insulting aliases.
So, I am settling for Ellie, with my blog URL as some shameless self promotion. I also want a hoodie, for the post run pints and massive feast at a Derbyshire watering hole.
Back to the exercise. Yesterday I ran, at a steady 8km/hr on the treadmill for what I thought was 2.5 miles. Only when I got my post run summary did I realise it was actually measured in km (I could have guessed). That means, I am comfortably doing a quarter of my target - but on flat ground and on a treadmill. I have 6 weeks to go, so I need to start pushing a bit harder. Tonight I am going to try and get to 3km, with a view to doing 4km by the end of this week.
Please donate to our cause, Fairplay by visiting the justgiving site below. The team need £600,000 to build a playground for disabled children and your money will go far!
www.fair-play.co.uk
www.justgiving.com/derbyshire-times
If you are an exercisephobe like me, try www.activederbyshire.co.uk for encouragement and fitness tips as well as jogging groups and inspiration.
There is some talk in the office about our t-shirts for the run. Trusty Ellen (Scroggins) has sorted free printing and Dave (Coronary in training) has black marketed some garms, so now leaves the small issue of logo placement (Derbyshire Times, Fairplay) and the nickname.
It’s all very well if like Clare (Bladerunner) you happen to be a Sheffield United fan who is partaking in a 10k or like Michael (Recovering Greggs addict) you have a suppressed penchant for sewage filled pasties (thanks Viz!)
But unfortunately, the only nicknames I have ever had are something along the lines of Ell, Ellog, and other either soppy or insulting aliases.
So, I am settling for Ellie, with my blog URL as some shameless self promotion. I also want a hoodie, for the post run pints and massive feast at a Derbyshire watering hole.
Back to the exercise. Yesterday I ran, at a steady 8km/hr on the treadmill for what I thought was 2.5 miles. Only when I got my post run summary did I realise it was actually measured in km (I could have guessed). That means, I am comfortably doing a quarter of my target - but on flat ground and on a treadmill. I have 6 weeks to go, so I need to start pushing a bit harder. Tonight I am going to try and get to 3km, with a view to doing 4km by the end of this week.
Please donate to our cause, Fairplay by visiting the justgiving site below. The team need £600,000 to build a playground for disabled children and your money will go far!
www.fair-play.co.uk
www.justgiving.com/derbyshire-times
If you are an exercisephobe like me, try www.activederbyshire.co.uk for encouragement and fitness tips as well as jogging groups and inspiration.
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