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Title: Going to start running in July
Post by: Jen on June 28, 2009, 09:28:05 AM
My goal for July is to run a mile comfortably.  I walk and take ballet, and I hiked fine on our vacation, but I think my heart and lungs could use more of a challenge so I'm going to see how it goes.  Anyone want to join me?


Title: Re: Going to start running in July
Post by: Jen on June 28, 2009, 01:27:20 PM
I got out for a walk today and did five minutes of jogging to start working up to my goal.  :dude:


Title: Re: Going to start running in July
Post by: Jen on June 29, 2009, 05:32:47 PM
No running today but DD and I walked over four miles.  :diva:


Title: Re: Going to start running in July
Post by: Lara on July 01, 2009, 12:05:32 PM
I'll join you!  I hate running but on the days Willow doesn't have soccer practice we have to run 3 miles with her. (I pray for rain, ha ha)  It's great bonding time though so it's not too bad ;)


Title: Re: Going to start running in July
Post by: Jen on July 01, 2009, 03:18:39 PM
Awesome!  I can't do three miles, but maybe I'll work up to it. :diva:  I'm going out this afternoon after DD goes to ballet.

edited - went out and walked about 2/3 of a mile and then turned around and ran it home.  :)


Title: Re: Going to start running in July
Post by: Jen on July 03, 2009, 10:12:45 AM
I ran 1/2 a mile, walked a lap and then ran another 1/2 mile. :diva:  Did two miles total jogging plus walking this morning.


Title: Re: Going to start running in July
Post by: Jen on July 07, 2009, 09:52:15 PM
Just checking in...I did so much heavy yard work yesterday and then still went to ballet last night that I was basically worthless today.  :zzz: My back and stomach muscles hurt - even the palms of my hands feel bruised. :O  So I haven't run since my last report, but it's still on my mind before the month is out to run that mile! :diva:


Title: Re: Going to start running in July
Post by: Jen on July 08, 2009, 09:41:12 AM
hahaha...does a five-minute Wii Fit jog this morning count for anything?? :P 


Title: Re: Going to start running in July
Post by: Jen on July 16, 2009, 07:52:42 AM
I've only done the five-minute Wii jog one other time sine my last post!  :O  All the heavy yard work I've been doing lately has had me feeling really tired.  I need to look at my plan again and see if it's realistic!


Title: Re: Going to start running in July
Post by: allinyc on July 17, 2009, 10:34:59 AM
I'm not ambitious enough to run, so I will try to keep my goal simple and take my son for a 1/2 hour walk each night if it doesn't rain.


Title: Re: Going to start running in July
Post by: nobody22 on July 20, 2009, 08:32:07 PM
Running is definitely an empowering exercise.


Title: Re: Going to start running in July
Post by: Lara on July 21, 2009, 09:44:12 AM
I've been lazy since Willow has been on vacation - not having a running partner = no running ;)
I have hiked Torrey Pines every sunday though...


Title: Re: Going to start running in July
Post by: Jen on July 22, 2009, 03:10:12 PM
I love to hike but rarely actually get out and do it around here.  There are some nice hikes out near where I work.

I've done some Wii jogging and am willing myself to get back outside and running for real by the end of this weekend!

Edited to add I looked up Torrey Pines' hiking trails - what a great place to hike!   :clap:


Title: Re: Going to start running in July
Post by: Jen on July 22, 2009, 04:47:02 PM
So I motivated myself to just get out there after dropping DD off at dance.  I ran a little over twelve minutes straight with a 1-minute walking warm-up and another minute or so of cool down.  Altogether I went about a mile and a quarter, so I think a mile is definitely doable for me!  I need to go to the track so that I know when I've gone a mile.

Sad that it's only a mile, but hurray for being able to do it!  :yipee:


Title: Re: Going to start running in July
Post by: HeatherH on July 24, 2009, 10:39:51 AM
I have hiked Torrey Pines every sunday though...

I love that place!  :D


Title: Re: Going to start running in July
Post by: HeatherH on July 24, 2009, 10:40:39 AM
Altogether I went about a mile and a quarter, so I think a mile is definitely doable for me!


YEAH!!!!!   :yipee:  That's great!


Title: Re: Going to start running in July
Post by: Jen on July 28, 2009, 10:08:22 AM
I did it today - jogged a mile and a half, actually!  :D :diva:


Title: Re: Going to start running in July
Post by: Jen on August 11, 2009, 07:47:34 AM
While on my trip I went running one afternoon and managed to go for about 25 minutes, so I figure that was about two miles. :diva:


Title: Re: Going to start running in July
Post by: Jen on August 13, 2009, 10:35:48 AM
2.25 miles today!!  Jogging in place, so easier than running outside, but still.. :)


Title: Re: Going to start running in July
Post by: HeatherH on August 13, 2009, 12:45:12 PM
2.25 miles today!!  Jogging in place, so easier than running outside, but still.. :)

That is AWESOME, Jen!   :yipee:  We need a running smilee.


Title: Re: Going to start running in July
Post by: Jen on August 20, 2009, 08:18:51 PM
Tonight I started and just kept going and I ran 3.5 miles! :diva:  I'm discovering that it's more mental than anything - I had to get through periods of being antsy and bored and then I felt like I could go and go and go.


Title: Re: Going to start running in July
Post by: Jen on August 24, 2009, 06:56:39 AM
2 miles yesterday :)