Bridge 2:10k - Week 2

Somehow I always manage to get myself stressed about day one of any of my workouts!  I started to do that after I got out of my comfort zone on C25K and I'm doing it now on B2:10k!   Sometimes I infuriate myself with it!   Last week on day one I was stressing because my ipod wouldn't pick up the running podcast from my laptop - so I was having to time my intervals on my phone - no big deal, I know, but the playlist sounded good and I just thought it'd be easier if it was all on my ipod and all I had to do was follow instructions!

My Race For Life Back-Card!

 Week 2 Day 1 dawns and I do my usual dog walk before jumping on the treadmill - stressed as usual! This time I know the running podcast is on my  ipod however, I'm a bit pushed for time (Monday is my day to start work early) but I know that I really do need to make a start on week 2 - and I'm also thinking that the jump from 10 minutes of jogging which I did last week to 15 minutes of jogging this week is quite large. Now, that's a silly thing to worry about because I graduated C25K - so I know I can run! Even before I've hit the start button I'm thinking of reasons why I might fail!   My friend Janet said that psychologically she felt better about there being just 3 reps of 15 minutes (last weeks running involved 4 reps of 10 minutes)  I have to say that I wasn't convinced!
Podcast started, 5 minute warm up walk was done and then - Boy oh boy what a HUGE disappointment that long awaited for podcast was!   Now, don't get me wrong - the music was good - and somebody has taken the time and trouble to put it together and make it available for us to download - but it was NOT music to run to - the beat just wasn't heavy enough nor at the right tempo (in my humble opinion)   So, I found the run on day 1 rather monotonous to say the least!   The good news is  I got through the workout! I had a bit of a twinge going on right at the bottom of my right shin/ankle/foot but I chose to ignore that! Mind over matter and all that! I found the workout was not as bad as I'd built it up in my mind to be!
NOTE TO SELF: Delete Bridge2:10k podcast  - it's doing you no favours!

Duration	Calories	Av. ♥	Max ♥	Distance	Walk Speed	Running Speed	*
57 mins	426	137	152	4.47	3.7	5.0	*

My Ribbons of Remembrance

Week 2 Day 2 and I was feeling pretty confident.  I dumped the podcast for my own choice of music (Queen, Simply Red, Annie Lenox, Police, G4, Billy Idol, Sisqo, to name but a few) and off I went with a "done it once can do it again" attitude!   My final 15 minute rep was done at 5.1mph but the first 2 were just at 5mph.  I stuck to walking at 3.7 which is comfortable for me. The twinge in my shin didn't return today, however I did get a bit of discomfort in the left groin area and after my run I found that my left hip was feeling a bit achy. I did all my warm up stretches and had been on a good walk before hand so I should have been ok.  I think I might have to do more before my runs.  Trouble is, the intervals take 57 minutes of my day and time is precious just before I go to work - still, I'm on week 2 of 6 so this isn't forever.    I'm considering setting up a yoga workout on my wii to give me some extra stretches... I have to MAKE THE TIME to do more stretches!       Not too long ago I was glued to my xbox sat on my idle little arse playing games whenever I had chance - now all I want to do is run or walk!    Not a bad thing I suppose!  I wonder if He-Who-Must-Be-Ignored would consider allowing me to become a housewife again so I can pursue my hobbies and have all the time in the world.......



Day 2

Duration	Calories	Av. ♥	Max ♥	Distance	Walk Speed	Running Speed	*
57 mins	411	135	174*	4.5	3.7	5.0-5.1

*Max heart rate of 174 seems pretty drastic doesn't it?  Well, in my defence I would like to say that while I was jogging I was thinking about what I was going to write on my Race For Life Back-Card and when I thought about my mum (who was diagnosed with breast cancer last year) I got all choked up and upset.  I love my mum so much and the thought of her being ill scares me to death!   My heart rate dropped back to normal really quickly once I told myself to get a grip and stop being silly!   :)


Week 2 Day3: I had a really bad night sleep last night last night - concern about my dads health (he was taken to hospital last night - released later but it still caused me to worry) followed by restless dogs who wanted me to get up at stupid o'clock - these events conspired to make me feel very tired and grumpy when I got out of bed!   My usual 3 to 4 mile dog walked turned into a strut of 1.4 miles (I was very annoyed with my dogs and didn't feel charitable enough to take them for a long walk!)   I have to say I now feel like a bad mummy - it's not their fault but it's just not what I needed!     

Looking on the bright side -  My B2:10k workout went very well today.  When my timer went off to indicate the end of my first 15 minute jog I really couldn't believe it and had to check my watch and still didn't believe it!   The middle 15 minute jog I did at a slightly faster pace and felt pretty good through that too but during my final 15 minutes I was feeling some discomfort in my left hip area again - but I ignored that - I can't afford to let a bit of discomfort stop me from getting on with this.  I am considering visiting my chiropractor, Nichole, though - maybe the week before Race For Life just to make sure I'm in good condition.

I was really looking forward to doing an outside run again tomorrow morning but I've decided that I'll probably make tomorrow a rest day and will try to push on with week 3 on Sunday - I'm really looking forward to week 3!

Watch this space!!

Duration	Calories	Av. ♥	Max ♥	Distance	Walk Speed	Running Speed	*
57.00	447	140	156	4.63	3.7	5.0-5.3mph	*

Full stats for all my weeks can be found by clicking the link on the right - Bridge to 10k Weekly Torture Stats.

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