I just did WATP for a mile when I woke up! I feel so much more energized than I usually do after drinking an energy drink!
And to think I thought going back to school would slow me down.
I am up to 5.5 miles I plan on running 3 miles with my friend tonight plus I'm going to bike to her house (prob a little over a mile away) so that will get even more!!
Also, I forgot to add...a good running shoe store will size you up a good full shoe size to allow for foot swelling while running.
Hmm... I got these at a running store, actually. I had to stand on a balance pad and then run on a treadmill. They are my actual shoe size, though... I may need to call them today...
What do you think? Possible, or way off base? If that's not it (i.e. the "totally psychological theory") then what makes it much harder for me to run on the treadmill, when the ground is moving beneath my feet for me, and there's a lovely cool air conditioner blowing in my face? And someone (something) to hold my nice cold water bottle for me.
Cheers chickies!
I don't think you are way off base. I used to be the queen of the treadmill, I thought people who ran outside in the cold or in hot weather had lost their minds. Then I tried it for myself and felt that breeze, experienced the change in scenery, had people wave and honk at me and give me thumbs ups as a I ran, and I was hooked. I haven't been back on the treadmill since. I run in super icey cold conditions, sleet, snow, and even that is better than the monotony of the treadmill for me.
I know that treadmill running can be enjoyable and I've had that experience but because of each run I have completed in difficult weather and all the equipment available to make winter running more comfortable I don't see myself going back for now.
Grrr, I haven't gotten on the treadmill the last 2 days, although I did walk the dog for a few miles yesterday I'm not counting it towards my goal since I feel so lazy today. Tomorrow morn on the treadmill, 2nd stop after bathroom.
My legs are like lead today. Due to work and class tomorrow night it is an off day from all things exercise anyway. Just happens to be good timing for once
walk 1.77 with dogs ran 1.51 = 3.28 for a total of 14.7 so far this year!
Last edited by Fat Chick B Gone; 01-05-2009 at 07:32 PM.
Finally started today - forced myself to the gym. Ran 1.5 miles and walked the rest. I am really going to have to push myself to get in the miles. I love setting a big goal though - no time to wuss out on it!
I plan on running 3 miles with my friend tonight plus I'm going to bike to her house (prob a little over a mile away) so that will get even more!!
