When will it stop

My run on Thursday night was not as enjoyable as it should have been. I jogged for over 5 minutes which is the longest I have managed to jog for ever. Unfortunately I was pressed for time and could not do a proper warm up and am paying for it now. My legs are very sore and really I know that it is my fault but still have a smile on my face as I probably had the best run I have had yet. I just hope it doesn’t effect tomorrows run as I don’t want to skip it as I will not be able to run again until Tuesday.


Current Weight 96 (Still at 96 but glad it is not going up).
Starting Weight 101

Goal 77

Best Yet

Wow my best run yet, got home at 6:45 and was not feeling in the best mood but still was looking forward to my run. Got out the door just after 7 pm and went straight into my warm up walk. I walk for 10 minutes or two songs on my Ipod then I start to run. Was feeling good and the soreness that has been in my legs the last couple of days was not present so I decided to reproduce Saturdays run of going for as long as possible and then when I have to stop just walk for 90 seconds before running again. So at the 10 minute mark of took of at my rather slow pace just wanted to build up my running time at the moment before I work on speed and left really good ran for what felt like 2 minutes before I needed to stop for a walk break looked at m stop watch and I had gone for 4 minutes and 7 seconds could not believe it the longest I have ran since starting was over the moon after that it was all to easy. For the rest of the 20 minutes only needed to stop 3 more times which means I ran for 14 minutes of the total 20 only walk for 6 minutes. Unbelievable started out running for 5 minutes and in 5 weeks have gone to basically walking for the 5 minutes and running the rest. Felt so good when I got home just couldn’t sit still wanted to go for longer and probably could of but kept hearing all those voices in my head telling me to slow down and not push myself to hard. Was sore in the legs but didn’t care afterwards was a little worried as the soreness in my legs hung around for a bit and was scared I’d pushed to hard already. When I woke up the morning felt awesome my legs were fine so don’t think there is anything wrong at all in fact felt like I could run today but once again forced myself to stick to my program and just walk today. Will be running tomorrow morning as am busy in the night my first weekday morning run in to weeks so I hope I can get out of bed have enjoyed sleeping in. Was scared I wouldn’t run this week as am not running with Ray on Saturday and could of justified have a day of but so far have managed to stay focused.

Current Weight 96
Starting Weight 101

Goal 77

Run Forest Run

Well Saturdays run went very well Ray and I have both decided to concentrate more on the distance and the length of time we are running than on our speed. Trying to build a solid base something we can both really build on. So on Saturday we decided to run for as long as I could and then if I had to stop rest for 90 seconds (walking) and then run again for as long as I could. Going at the slower pace I found it a lot easier to keep up the running we ran for almost 3 minutes the first run. Considering I could barely walk the twenty minutes 5 weeks ago I can’t believe that I am know making it through the whole 20 minutes and running for maybe half of that it’s quite amazing. Then on the last lap which is just a slow walk to stretch the legs Ray always pushes me to run the last 200 to 300 meters just to make sure I’ve given everything I can. So started to jog and then decided to go a little harder and we ended up sprinting to the end of the track. It was a great way to end it as I felt really good the whole day it’s been a long time since I was able to sprint and it felt good.

Ray unfortunately could not make a walk on the Sunday morning so I just walked the streets around my house. Was a very nice morning to be out and I always enjoy being outdoors in the morning as it’s really quite where we are so its very rarely I see another person. My legs weren’t felling as tired as last week and I was starting to get a little itchy and wanted to run. But decided to not push myself and just walk for the time being. I know it want be to long and I will be running everywhere.

Current Weight 96
Starting Weight 101

Goal 77

Hard Run

Found last nights run to be the hardest I have done so far. Didn’t get home until after 6 so was very tired, also my wife was really hungry and wanted me to cook dinner straight away. Managed to hold her of with a packer of chips from the pantry and also managed to force myself upstairs and get changed into my running gear. Out the door just after 6:30 and into my warm up for the first time actually felt like a runner. Unfortunately it was not to last. Started out okay just going easy run for 1 walk for 2 after each run I wasn’t out of breath like I have been of late but was having trouble completing the minute due to the fact my legs hurt quit a lot. Think they were still sore from me pushing so hard on Saturday. Half way through all I wanted to do was stop running first time I have ever just wanted to chuck the whole thing in and just go home. I have being running now for four weeks which is the longest I have managed to keep up an exercise program since I have put this weight on. So I gritted my teeth and pushed on and actually started to feel better the longer it went on with two and a half minutes to go I was about 400 meters from home so pushed on and ran the last stretch home. Was completed buggered by the time I got there but had managed to ran the whole way. I wanted to scream from the roof about what I had done you would think I had just ran a marathon by the smile on my face not 400 meters. However it was my first mental challenge as a runner and it felt great that I had survived it. Looking forward to my run tomorrow morning and hopefully I can look forward to another nice run.

Current Weight 96 (can’t believe it)
Starting Weight 101

Goal 77

To Run or Not to Run

Was getting up way to early yesterday morning to even think about running in the morning. So I knew I would be going for a run last night this also being my first night run I was more than a little scared that I would just get home and be too tired to go for a run. Got home at about 5:45 and fluffed around for about 15 minutes trying to come up with an excuse not to run (use to be really good at this but of late am getting better at not listening to myself). So out the door by 6:00 and of I went. I must admit once I had started the run I really enjoyed myself, I love running and it was a really nice night and it’s such a joy to get outside and give yourself not only time to exercise but also time to think and reflect on the days events. Even though my Ipod was blaring away I could still feel my mind winding down and was very relaxed by the time I got home. Wasn’t my fastest run ever but I think it was my most enjoyable.

Current Weight 97 (WOOHOO)Starting Weight 101.4Goal 77

Our Saturday Run/Walk/Crawl.

Got up at 6:20 to get to Ray’s house at 6:45 for our run, it’s starting to get easier to get up in the mornings for the run. The first week could barely crawl out of bed. Was a good morning and Ray sets a tough pace for the run (not fare he has longer legs). We have being running for 1 minute and walking for 3 for the last couple of weeks but then on Saturday we ran 1 and walked for 2. My legs were killing by the end of it and my pace had slowed down a little on the last run for the 20 minutes but managed to complete the 20 minutes. We also went for a walk on the Sunday morning which was good to stretch out my legs and it really helped to get the soreness out of them so I am looking forward to my run tomorrow morning going to try the run 1 walk 2 tomorrow as well I hope I can keep up the pace for the whole 20 minutes. Also I have been really good with my food intake this week so I am looking forward to Weight Watches on Wednesday night as I believe I will be in for some good news.

Current Weight 98
Starting Weight 101.4

Goal 77

Sounded like a good idea at the time

Recently and friend and I have decided it would be a good idea to start running, first let me give you some background. I have been trying (unsuccessfully) to lose weight for some time and as I am getting closer the 30 than I would like to admit I feel that it is starting to get life threatening being over weight (roughly 25 kilos). There is a lot of history in my family of heart attacks so I think it’s time to lose the weight before. My friend Ray and I play D&D every Monday night ( I know I’m a geek but can’t help it) and 3 weeks ago we decided that we would compete in a Race next January 26th distance 4K and that we would train together every weekend leading up to the race. So for the last 3 Saturdays I have risen very early in the morning and gone for a 20 minute walk/run with Ray. Things have been going well and I am finding it easier every week, also I have started running during the week as well but I go a little easier during the week, Ray unfortunately set’s a very fast pace due to the fact that he is quite taller than me so has longer legs. I have found a new love though as I have really started to enjoy my runs in the morning. Also have lost a little over two Kilo’s since we started to run so hopefully this will put an end to my Fat Ass. My wife has also been encouraging me a lot and on Monday this week forked out the money for a new pair of Asics running shoes which has the world of difference was running in a pair of $20.00 Dunlop’s that were two sizes to big so had very sore feet after each run.

Current Weight = 98
Starting weight = 101.4

Goal = 77