The Next Phase
Today I started running. Not fast mind you, but for me running. In my first attempt at keeping a good pace I did 2 miles in 30 minutes 10 seconds. That’s right at 4 miles an hour which knowing where I started is pretty amazing. When I first started with the trainer a couple months back I couldn’t average 4 miles a hour for 5 minutes much less 30. Since my lapband surgery in September ‘08 I’ve now lost 57 lbs. Running just wasn’t possible when I weighed 280, walking was tough enough then. I could still be eating better foods. The band controls portion but when you eat out and drink as much beer as I do it’s not helping.
We’ve had to drop our personal trainer for the time being because of lack of funds. Now that I’m training on my own I needed to set a personal goal. That goal is running a 5k and maybe eventually even more. I’m not setting a time to beat or place just yet, but completing a 5k is the first step.
So that’s it. I’m going to run a race. Some time. In the future. I can run now for the first time in a long time, so I’m going to do it.
March 25th, 2009 at 2:39 pm
I just don't enjoy running or jogging. When I have a reason I can run but just running for running's sake is something I hate. If you are like this, if you REALLY want to get some cardio, join a soccer team or some team sport you have to run in. (Something like softball you can play while drinking beer does NOT count.) :)
March 25th, 2009 at 2:45 pm
That is so awesome. I stay on the elliptical and call that running. It hurts to run on the treadmill for me. But maybe I'll try harder. You can be my inspiration.
March 25th, 2009 at 9:04 pm
As much of a tech head as you are, check into the Nike+ system http://nikeplus.nike.com/nikeplus/?locale=en_us . There is a whole community built around it.
It inspired the hell out of me and I actually ran four 5ks last year.
Also, go to a specialty running store and have a real fitting. Shoes make all the difference in the world.
March 26th, 2009 at 7:03 am
Glad to hear about your continued success! Go get yourself a 2yr old, then you'll get all the exercise you could possibly handle. Jennifer rides a damn elliptical deal for 45min every morning on top of that…have no idea where she finds the energy. I got on that thing a couple of years ago for like 10min and spent the next 2hrs hoping I would live!
March 26th, 2009 at 8:10 am
First off, thanks for the well wishes. It's going good after day 2. Now to answer.
I enjoy the running. If I put my headphones on I'm in a different world and don't mind chugging along. I can listen to music, podcasts, and audiobooks.
Tami, Shelley can't run either. Some women's just aren't built for it. But she can tear up that treadclimber or the elliptical.
I might have to try that Nike+ thing. Brian, you were a larger guy like myself so you've obviously gotten into shape since the last time I saw you. Congrats.
Joe. We're working on that.
March 26th, 2009 at 8:14 am
Wow, man, that is awesome.
I'm a sprinter. I cannot do the long distances, even when I'm in shape.
March 29th, 2009 at 9:32 pm
I have many hard learned tips for a big guy and running. email me if you want.
March 30th, 2009 at 7:13 am
Well after three days I left foot was hurting so bad I haven't run since. Not sure what I did. I'm going to try again today after taking Thurs-Sun off.