As reported in a previous blog entry, I enrolled myself in a coaching program on the Nike+ website. The program is directed towards running a 5k, but by following the program I will be running much longer distances (maximum of 7 miles). It seems like a good program for my level of conditioning.
Today was my first run in the new program. Coach requested that I run 2 miles as the initial run. Not a problem! I ended up running 2.5 miles. It gets harder quickly – Coach has me running 3 miles on Monday, and 4 miles on Wednesday.
While short, I did have a wrinkle to contend with for today’s run. I wanted to go during the day (I was eager to start the program), and I didn’t want to leave Kathy on the hook with two kids. I decided to take Stella along for my run by putting her in our jogging stroller. I had never done that before.
It made for a very slow run. I was actively learning some lessons on the way, and had to stop for 30 seconds during the run (notice the big dip in the speed) to chase down a balloon that exited the stroller to the dismay of the occupant.
Also, because I doubt the HS track would want me on there with a stroller, and navigating the turns would be hard anyway, I ran in the neighborhood. The course I took is hilly, which made pushing the stroller an extra burden.
The result was my run was about as slow as you can go without calling it “walking”. I think I will try and stick to running in the evenings so I can eliminate the distraction of the stroller. Sorry Stella.
But I am happy to report that my legs felt fine throughout the run. One more pain free run under my belt to give me the confidence to think that my injuries are in the past.
Sept 19 Obstacles
- I have been busy lately, so want to spend time with the family on the weekends. Taking off for a run by myself during the day is not kosher. I could have waited for the evening, but I was in the mood to run in the day.
Sept 19 Solutions and Motivators
- My big motivation was the excitement of enrolling in the Nike+ 5k coaching program. I did that while Stella was napping, and was then eager to go out and run when she awoke.
- To cope with the obstacle, I decided to try the jogging stroller as a solution.
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