This post won't contain a recipe, and is in no way food-related. But it will give you a little background on me. And, I am hoping it will make me a bit more responsible as well!
About a year ago, a close friend of mine started on a program to train for a 5k race. She asked me to join her, and I politely declined. While the concept was interesting to me, I was not a runner. I would never be able to run 3.1 miles straight. Right?
As the weeks passed, I heard about her progress and began researching couch to 5k apps for my iPhone. I started thinking that maybe I would like to try to run a 5k, but was still nervous about running in front of other people. Downloading an app and hitting the road by myself was a much safer alternative to joining a running group that would probably laugh at my lack of skills.
Once I decided on an app, I headed to Target and bought a $15 pair of sneakers, and I was off. Let me tell you, I was hooked from Day 1! I was SLOW as could be, but I was proud of every step I took. Biggest lesson learned: $15 sneakers from Target are NOT good to run in!
Fast forward to today. I've run several 5k races, the most recent was a fundraiser race in honor of the victims of the Boston Marathon bombings. I've greatly upgraded my sneakers, and also my running wardrobe. But as happy as I am with my progress this past year, I want more - I want to go faster and farther. Right now, running is the only exercise I do, and that needs to change. If I can get stronger, I will run faster.
I don't have a gym membership, or any type of strength training equipment. What I do have is a dvd player - so I bought Jillian Michael's 30 Day Shred. I just finished day 2, and I. Am. Sore. Push ups are hard!!! I will post more about my progress at the end of Levels 1, 2 and 3. As long as I survive, that is.
Anyone else have experience with the 30 Day Shred? Did you get the results you hoped for?
No comments:
Post a Comment