Anyone can do anything for 1:00 minute, right? 60 seconds is not that long when you know that is all you have to endure. This week we started our journey to that 13.1 miles in November, and although the end goal may seem scary just stay focused on the little accomplishments… for now. This month the running interval is for 1:00 minute, and to walk for 2:00. Even if the 1:00 is too much move it to 0:30 seconds and work your way up! When I started I could not do it, and I would be lying if I told you it was a breeze for me in week one! I thought for sure on the 2 miler this week I was going to have to call my husband to load up our two kids and come pick me up on the side of the road- and yes I was only 1/2 mile into the run.Remember if this were easy then everyone would do it!
Left foot, right foot is the first goal- and a few tools needed to do so… Here are a few of my favorites!
I run with 2 necessities; My iPhone and my fanny pack. My iPhone has ALL of my tunes on it- including a mix for running specifically. This is probably the one thing I can’t go without! I would run bra-less if I had to, but NOT without the tunes. How else will I entertain the masses of independence with my dance moves while running? I have to choose the songs with the best beat for my feet- and it definitely gets me going! And yes, this week I realized there was singing involved- I don't contain myself to the shower. The second tool would be my fanny pack…Now before you picture this:
The pack I run with was created for running- it stretches to the contents in the pack and lately it helps keep my pants up! My sister went in on it with me (mainly so I could carry her crap as well) and it has been one of the most useful tools I have ever used. This mainly carries my iPhone, as I have fat wings for arms- so the arm bands are just not an attractive item on me! Not to mention I would probably lose an arm due to no circulation!
As you recall, our plan includes intervals and mileage goals for each week. So how do I keep track of this? Running with a stop watch is definitely NOT how this is accomplished (I can’t even avoid cars while running with my eyes ON the road!). I use the app “Runkeeper” while I am running. It tracks your intervals (tells you when to run and walk), your mileage and your course for later reference. These are a few screen shots of a few runs I did. You can watch your elevation, course or interval times. and it stores it all for you! Really I look at it as proof that I actually did it!
And of course, running with a friend is always the way to go! My favorite pal to run me is WalE, and yes- I said runs me. My best intervals are when he is in charge AND when there is a plethora of squirrels in the neighborhood!
I am excited we are doing this together! And yes, I remember who told me they were in so no backing out now! Please send me your running stories so we can share them with everyone following along with our journey! Email them to me at Katie_Alexander721@yahoo.com
and I will make sure to post them for all to enjoy!
Happy miles to you and congratulations on week one!
~K
