I tried to do the other SHAPE interval treadmill workout that Natalie sent me and it was an utter disaster. The point of the new workout was a running workout for 20 mins, but up the intensity to get the full benefits of a 30 minute workout. It started out at a 0% incline at 5.5 mph... I lasted 2 mins. I like to think that's because I'm a middle distance runner at heart and my very best race only last 2:20 seconds but I know I'm kidding myself and I just couldn't hack it =) And please don't think I'm nitpicking myself there, because while I like to stay positive I'm also a realist and I haven't run more than 2 mins since this whole thing started.
I switched over to the first workout that I've been doing all week and modified it a little so that I only had a 25 minute workout - I woke up late today so I had to cut things a little short. The inclines still suck and I'm still not running but I feel pretty good. The soreness in my legs is a pleasant reminder that I'm taking care of myself again.
As for that 20 minute workout, I may try to modify it a little so that I can run the whole 20 minutes, just not at 5-8 mph you know? I have to start somewhere.
My goals for today:
1. go on Self.com and Shape.com and see if there are any other workouts - I don't want to burnout on the ones I have.
2. Move the mirror in front of the treadmill. I want to test out the theory in the article I read yesterday.
3. Start keeping a food diary - what use is all this exercise if I'm eating junk?
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For increasing running stamina, I like Couch to 5k. Link: http://www.coolrunning.com/engine/2/2_3/181.shtml I usually don't make it past week 5 or so before I fall off the wagon and have to start over, but the workouts are good, and challenging, but easy enough that you feel like you can DO EET. :)
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