I wanted to run a mile in 10 minutes and i did it!!! I am soo happy and proud of myself. These past few weks of marathon training I have learned a few things:
1. I hurt myself doing this. Had shin splints pretty badly. Because:
-I was running with improper shoes. So i bought a brand new pair
- laid off of running for a while and during this time, kept up with my endurance on the elliptical and swimming. Poots and I joined The Y for the indoor pool and the yoga lessons. It's located right around the corner from my job. I LOVE IT!
-I also learned during this time that I am a overpronator.
- So i'm thinking i need yet another pair of shoes. A DIFFERENT pair for running. With Firm soles for running days.
-Saw a commercial for Dr. Shcolls inserts for runners and athletes. Nearly flipped out of the bed with excitment. Cant wait to try them
2. My knees hurt. I read that this is because the muscles that surround the knee joint is not strong enough to withstand the pressure of running.
- So now i have incorporated a total body strength training ruotine.
- Right now i am just trying to strengthen the muscle with my own body weigh type resistance before i start to add weights to build muscle.
3. Added Strength training for Muscle building. I dont really like this part. But i have to keep reminding myself that if i want to do continue to do what i love which is run, then i have to do what i love less...which is strength training.
- I do light weights at the gym and seated arm dips when i'm working
-My goal is to be able to do push/ pull ups. And pretty much not have muscles with the consistancy of mashed potatoes. lol
- For my quads,gluts, and knees. i do squats, side leg raises, hip tilts (which are actually really fun and really tiring), The sit and hold my raised knee for 30 secs while at work. And i climb the stairs a lot while i'm home, naturally. lol.
4. I like stretching properly for flexibility and so that i dont break in half. lol.
- the seated knee bend feels great
- the butterfly stretch
- and a few great yoga poses.
YYAAAAAYYY!! I kick ass. loool
I wanted to run a mile in 10 minutes and i did it!!! I am soo happy and proud of myself. These past few weks of marathon training I have learned a few things:
1. I hurt myself doing this. Had shin splints pretty badly. Because:
-I was running with improper shoes. So i bought a brand new pair
- laid off of running for a while and during this time, kept up with my endurance on the elliptical and swimming. Poots and I joined The Y for the indoor pool and the yoga lessons. It's located right around the corner from my job. I LOVE IT!
-I also learned during this time that I am a overpronator.
- So i'm thinking i need yet another pair of shoes. A DIFFERENT pair for running. With Firm soles for running days.
-Saw a commercial for Dr. Shcolls inserts for runners and athletes. Nearly flipped out of the bed with excitment. Cant wait to try them
2. My knees hurt. I read that this is because the muscles that surround the knee joint is not strong enough to withstand the pressure of running.
- So now i have incorporated a total body strength training ruotine.
- Right now i am just trying to strengthen the muscle with my own body weigh type resistance before i start to add weights to build muscle.
3. Added Strength training for Muscle building. I dont really like this part. But i have to keep reminding myself that if i want to do continue to do what i love which is run, then i have to do what i love less...which is strength training.
- I do light weights at the gym and seated arm dips when i'm working
-My goal is to be able to do push/ pull ups. And pretty much not have muscles with the consistancy of mashed potatoes. lol
- For my quads,gluts, and knees. i do squats, side leg raises, hip tilts (which are actually really fun and really tiring), The sit and hold my raised knee for 30 secs while at work. And i climb the stairs a lot while i'm home, naturally. lol.
4. I like stretching properly for flexibility and so that i dont break in half. lol.
- the seated knee bend feels great
- the butterfly stretch
- and a few great yoga poses.
YYAAAAAYYY!! I kick ass. loool
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