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Couch to 5K Accountability Thread
Barmymoo:
I'm not sure how far I run. Perhaps I'll use MapMyRun today to figure it out.
My arms did ache a little after the first run, and I must have pulled my shoulder in some way on Sunday morning (it's still hurting today, I had to take painkillers to get through the exam). Perhaps you're holding too much tension in your arms? If you're gripping a water bottle that could very well be the problem.
BeoPuppy:
That was an excellent suggestion, that MapMyRun thing. After some careful clicking and guessing it turns out that I run about 5K ... and usually amble 2 more. Big surprise, that.
Redball:
International running group: very cool. Next step: http://www.runningintheusa.com/race/List.aspx?State=MI. Something in the Midwest during May's visit? That site's quite searchable, by state, date and distance.
Barmymoo:
I'm up for that idea in theory, although I have no idea when I'll be where or what I'll be doing.
I had just typed out that I had decided not to run tonight. Then I checked my diary and realised that if I didn't, I wouldn't manage three runs this week - I'm going on an adventure on Friday to celebrate the end of my exams (taking myself out to breakfast, then cycling out to a nearby National Trust property for the day, and coming back home to watch a film and eat popcorn) and on Sunday I'm going somewhere with the choir for the day. So. Running. Now.
Did it! That was so good! It is the first time I got to the end of the run and thought "What, that's it?!". I think having two run intervals instead of five or six is a lot better for me. The three minute run was a tiny bit tiring, but only because I picked a route that took me up a small incline. I was avoiding repeatedly running past a group of teenagers in the park - not because they were causing any trouble, just because I automatically avoid groups of teenagers. Also I was avoiding the route under the trees because it was getting a bit dark, so I ended up going all over the place round the perimeter of the park and along the side of the road.
Now for a shower, into my pjs and another hour of work. That's got me in a really positive mood :D
Redball:
--- Quote from: Barmymoo on 05 Jun 2012, 12:37 ---Did it! That was so good! It is the first time I got to the end of the run and thought "What, that's it?!".
--- End quote ---
That's how it's supposed to be. Not that it's always fun during, but ooooh! it feels so good when it's over!
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