I've been humbled - W4 R2 first time run outdoors
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I've been humbled - W4 R2 first time run outdoors
WOW, I did it! First run on this program outdoors, and it was tough. I was kind of discouraged at the start of my first three minutes as I felt I couldn't get my legs moving. When I was younger I struggled with knee problems due to fast growth spurts and gymnastics. My knees aren't the best and while they do get sore nothing too major. I do get scared my knees will give out if I step wrong and that is probably why I trust the treadmill more than outside. I understand the surface and I wont' mis step on a crack or a hole, etc. I think fear is what kept me slow at the beginning. Once I got into it I picked up my pace, but more often than not I felt like I was going at an absolute crawl. I also found my chest burning. I quit smoking a month ago, and while I do have asthma and probably a bit of allergies I found my chest really burned as if I had smoke a pack of cigarettes and then decided to go for a run. Of course, I was at a lake with a running path filled with cotton trees so I'm sure that didn't help. Although, it was a new humbling experience to run outside and realize how slow I was the important thing is I finished it and no matter how slow I was I was still jogging and not walking. I feel very accomplished as I always do after finishing a part of the program.
Re: I've been humbled - W4 R2 first time run outdoors
Yay! Laura that is great news! So glad you shared it with us. You are doing awesome! I do my w4r2 tomorrow, wish me luck.
Linda
Linda
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Re: I've been humbled - W4 R2 first time run outdoors
Good luck Linda! Remember, you got through it once you can do it again! That is what I told myself when I really thought I couldn't go anymore!
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Re: I've been humbled - W4 R2 first time run outdoors
Congrats on quitting smoking! Running outside can be enjoyable when you find the right trail to take that is comfortable for you. Keep up the good work!
-Katy
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-Katy
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