Wednesday 26 February 2014

Run for it!

I don't like running, I've never liked running. I fully accepted it when I was told not to run because of HEDS, and on the odd occasion I've tried running, I've not really enjoyed it, it hurt and well it's just a bit boring.

However, the whole Spartan thing requires me to run. This is the bit that worries me the most. Climbing ropes, scaling walls, crawling under barbed wire and running through fire have not stressed me out as much as the running part of it.

Turns out I love running! If it's along muddy paths, jumping over stuff, sliding down hills and risking losing your trainers. Today I ran just over 4k in under 35 minutes. I probably could have run a little bit more and walked a little bit less but I pushed myself to run for longer times and I ran up all the hills so I am happy.

My trainers are not fairing so well!

I think that running on the sodden ground, it is really muddy, takes away a lot of the impact and that's why I'm finding it more enjoyable. I also know I'm concentrating on my stability and core to ensure I don't fall so I'm not hyper extending. Good job it's not going to dry up any time soon!

My aim is to build up to 5k in 40 mins then try and get the time down to 30 mins. I never thought I'd be confident in saying that.

I'm also feeling the benefit of just eating what I have planned, I'm making healthier choices, not over eating and not feeling bloated and sluggish. I'm not weighing or measuring until the end of March so I don't get disheartened if there isn't much progress. Although to be honest, I feel so much better I don't really care if I've not lost much. For me this is all about being healthy.

It's been a good week!

9 comments:

  1. well done!! The only running I do.......is on the spot (hangs head in shame). I am not confident enough to run in public yet lol. I will though, you can be my inspiration x

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    1. Thank you, I'm sure I look a complete mess but there are not too many people about and I'm sure they don't give a monkeys what I look like :-) do it!

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  2. Yay, go you ! I did 2 x 10 minute endurance runs on the wii fit today which is supposed to be 4km so I was feeling very impressed with myself. That's probably much easier than real running though because there are no hills or different terrains to deal with. It's all exercise though, which is the most important thing ! :)

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    1. Well done, still fab. Yep as long as we are moving that's all that matters!

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  3. Well done you! I get the same when I'm running with the dogs, so much more fun than 'proper running'. :D

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  4. Fabulous, I'm with you on feeling healthy - although it is frustrating to have a constant loss being fitter and healthier is much better. I see muscles forming, I can walk further, I'm back to doing some of the exercises I love and the extra calories from exercise is a bonus!

    Sharon xx
    Beauty, Miscellany

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  5. Fantastic and I think it's a really good idea to step away from the scales and go by how you're feeling and eating healthily. I've never been a runner but admire those who do do it. Thanks for linking up :)

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