Sunday, April 10, 2011

Change -Up

So I think I'm about to change some things up. I am going to switch to a different running plan to see how I like it. there is nothing at all wrong with C25K but I'm going to try something new. If I don't like it, I will simply switch back to the week that is closest to whatever I am doing on the other. I think it will help with some of the frustrations I have been feeling about where I am in the C25K. We'll see.

I'm also changing where I run. there are several reasons for this. One is the hill that makes up the majority of the stretch I run right now. It has been nice running there because it is an empty road out of the way.(It is the road for the new gate that closes at 2030 every night so I can run on it with no traffic. However, like I said it is mostly up hill so it is not the easiest when I am first learning to run. Also, it is in a large open area and anyone that has ever been to TX knows what that means. WIND!! Tonight I was running into a 20+mph head wind. Unfortunately the orientation of this road means that you are running into the wind on your way out, which for now includes all of my run intervals. By the time I get to the end and turn around, I am done with the running and it doesn't do me much good. Also the place I am looking at running now is a cushioned track which I am hoping will help with my ankle issues. I have not done anything to injure said ankle except run on it carrying XXX lbs.(Maybe one day I will be able to admit that number to you but it damn sure isn't today.)I am giving it a couple days rest before trying the new location and program. I think that the track may have enough trees and such around it to keep it from being as windy as well.

It's all a learning process and a series of trial and error. I'll figure it all out one day.

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