I'll try to write this post without crying! So many things have changed with me since I decided to get my life back on track, starting with my weight/health. I feel the main thing that's changed is my desire to improve myself. When I was drifting along, overweight and unhappy, I just didn't care. I didn't really push myself to do anything new....to try new things. I just existed. I've had SEVERAL surgeries on my feet to repair a torn Achilles Tendon and bone deformities on my heels. The recovery was NOT a fun time. I think one of the things that held me back, for years, with my fitness was FEAR. I was afraid that I would hurt myself and I was AFRAID to FAIL. I was also mad at myself for getting so out of shape that "I had to start over". I used to run 15 miles at a time, so it's quite humbling to start with running for a minute at a time. The fear of failure, pride and anger caused me to not do anything. I just sat and got fatter and lazier. Read my story: here
Since starting my adventure with Beachbody, I've made MANY modifications to the exercises and I've seen some great results. I started with 1.5-5 pound weights and now I use 15 pounds on some exercises. The secret to this is working at it slow, but being consistent.
This month I am going to start a new journey. I am going to get back into running. I dabbled in running last summer, but it was awkward. I've spent the winter strength training with Hammer and Chisel. I've built my balance and knee/ankle strength with yoga and PiYO SHOP I have lost 25 pounds....and I feel ready. I mostly feel ready because my mindset is strong. I have done things in the last year I never would have dreamed possible and now running is my next challenge!
Here's how I got started!
------>Downloaded a rocking Playlist
------>Get some APPS. Find a good Couch to 5 K app and another app to track your distance. I use Map My Run. I like to challenge myself to go a little bit further every run.
------>Get some really good foot wear. If the inserts of your running shoes bend in half, they are just not good enough support. Try taking your inserts out to see...
I like Superfeet Inserts here I've paid hundreds of dollars for custom made orthotics and I can tell you Superfeet Inserts are comparable. Make sure to get orthotic-friendly running shoes to put the inserts into. I wear Brooks! LOVE THEM. here
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| Great support for your whole foot |
----->Run on a soft surface. I run on a dirt road. Much easier on the knees, feet and ankles.
----->Pick a day and get started. My first day was today. It went OK. I'm so glad I did it! I feel quite empowered. This photo shows the length of run was 33 minutes. I went a total distance of 2.31 miles...according to Map My Run. I burned 370 calories. My average heart rate was 156 and my maximum heart rate was 182
(BIG HILL).
I'm going to be curious to see how my cardiovascular health improves over the next 2 weeks. I'm a bit of a "numbers nerd", knowing my numbers keeps me on track. I use the Polar F4. BUY
Does anyone want to join me in my running journey? Comment below!!!!
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