I used to run a mile or two with moderate effort, and I loved it. It made me feel free and happy. I was never the athletic type growing up, but I always dreamed about being able to run nonstop. Then I got to that point and I stopped running for various reasons.
So today I wanted to go out and walk/jog...or #walkjog as I put on Instagram and Facebook.
I use an app called Interval Timer and have it set to a 5 minute warm up, a 1 minute jog, a 2 minute walk, and a 5 minute cooldown. I do a walk/jog for about 30 minutes. The cool thing about the interval timer is that it allows you to play music in the app. There are a lot of others one besides the one that I use, but I haven’t used it.
I also use Runtastic to track my miles and time. I have the paid version of it. It’s been so long since I bought it, I don’t remember why, but I love it. There are also other apps out there that do the same/similar things at Runtastic.
I have to have music when running and it has to be music to pump me up. I usually like to listen to the Pitbull radio station on Pandora, but it seems like lately either a slow song or commercials come on when it’s time to run, and that’s the time I need to get more pumped up. So I’ve started paying for Apple Music, which is only $10 per month and you can pretty much find any song on there. I have a playlist called “Crunk” that I keep songs on that help get me pumped up.
Today’s Playlist
Superstar by Jump Smokers featuring Pitbull
Let’s Have a Kiki by Scissor Sisters
Run the World (Girls) by Beyonce
Booty Jennifer Lopez featuring Iggy Azalea
Harlem Shake by Baauer
Bootylicious by Destiny's Child
Can’t Stop the the Feeling by Justin Timberlake
Diva by Beyonce
Shake It Out by Florence and the Machine
I’m Really Hot by Missy Elliot
Bad Girls by M.I.A featuring Missy Elliot
Better When I’m Dancing by Meghan Trainor
I think overall the walk/jog went well. It was gloomy outside and kind of drizzling a little, but I didn’t get too wet outside. For me, the first half of the run I feel pretty pumped up, but then about halfway through my calves and feet start killing me. I feel like the pain is on the outside of my feet and up my achilles tendons and calves. So a lot of times I have to stop and stretch my calves. I then started walking and walked about 5 minutes, then I started to run and walk again. It’s weird because the second half with my calves and feet hurting, I almost feel like running relieves the pain to a certain extent. I feel like it was a good workout overall. I was nice and sweaty. When I got home I collapsed on my bed for a few minutes before stretching.
What Did I Learn/Discover About Myself?
1. I get so mad about myself because it’s my fault that I let myself get to that point, but it’s something that I can get back to. I just have to keep reminding myself that it will come with time. Everything is a process.
2. I learned that it is okay to skip a run interval. In the middle of my run I typically start to feel a little worn out. I sometimes get annoyed because I feel like I need to keep running. As I said in #1, it’s a process and it will happen.
Things I Need To Remember:
1. I need to wear my sunglasses no matter how cloudy it is. My eyes have been so sensitive to light lately. Sometimes even the smallest amount of light will make them hurt.
2. I have to remember to stretch my legs and calves out really well before and after running. That’s part of what makes me want to stop running in the middle is that my calves hurt so much.
3. I need to start working on my core muscles. Sometimes my back hurts while walking or running and that is the only thing I can think of is that my posture isn’t right and better core muscles will help that out a lot.
4. I need to get new running shoes. I think that my shoes are a half size too small...I’m really wanting Nike’s Free Run Be Honest shoes that are coming out next month. Hopefully they won’t be sold out too quickly!
I encourage you to get outside and workout sometime this week, even if it’s just one day.
*Disclaimer: The links that I posted are not affiliate links. I just posted them so it is easier for y’all to see what I use and for y’all to download.
XOXO,
Kat
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