I want to run … not run away … just learn to run!!!
Author: tabitha // Category: Fitness, RunningI have really put on weight since we started homeschooling … not sure why … but I have! Well, I want to loose weight, have some time to myself and time to shake-off some stress. From what I “hear” and read about … running is a great way to do all of these things. So … I’m going to try and learn how to “run”. After all, I teach my kids Latin, Math, how to read, and many other subjects … to be sure I can learn how to do this!!
Well, I have started training – 2 days now. I think it’s going to be easy. I just have to stick with it. I’m trying the approach of 6/8 minutes of walking and then running for 1 or 2 minutes. I do this rotation for 30/35 minutes – trying very hard to breath deep and stay very calm – no over doing it! Then each week, I’ll take it up a notch.
I’m very excited. I think this could work. I just play something on the computer to watch, put on my headphones, jump on the treadmill, and focus. So far, my hubby has only allowed me to train on the treadmill – I think he is scared a may start running and not come back
My hope is to start on the treadmill but eventually head outside for this great fall weather. Right now, the convenience of the timer and computer are helping to keep me motivated. Plus, Jamie rides when he gets home and it gets dark pretty fast after that.
Let’s see if I can keep this up … It would be great to eventually run a marathon but that’s not what I’m after … I just want to de-stress and loose weight at the same time.
Tags: learning run
September 24th, 2008 at 6:38 am
I’m so proud of you!!! Way to go Tabitha! The hardest part is just getting started, and now you’ve done that so just hang in there