So to stay "on schedule" we should've run again Tuesday. But life intervened. We went for a walk on Monday, but last night my husband had to work late, and we were both so exhausted by the time he got home that we just skipped it and we went tonight.
It's starting to get pretty cool here in the mountains of Northern Virginia. It's getting down into the forties and fifties at night and only up to about 70 (and a breezy, cool 70) degrees during the day. I love this time of year and the cool sunny weather. I do dislike the shortening days, chiefly because we run in the evenings and I'd prefer light. But there are only so many things one can control, and I'm not giving up because it's dark. So we go together, with flashlights.
Tonight I started off in knee length shorts, a sleeveless top, and a white jacket (Champion brand moisture-wicking stuff, courtesy of Target). I was actually shivering when I started out walking, but of course it only took a few minutes for me to get less cool, then after few more minutes, I tied the jacket around my waist because I was really warm!
We started running for the first 3 minute segment and elected to go a little bit longer to enjoy the downside of the hill we had to slog up. By the time we were done with that, it had been 5 minutes. So at that point, we decided to do the next week's first day tonight. So we did - we ran 5 min and walked 3 min, three times. Then on the way home, we jogged down the long hill that's so tough at the beginning. It was hard, but not so hard that I feel any different than usual. I still had some trouble with the hills when they occurred during running segments, but I did a couple more of them this time than last. I think next time we may repeat this, then go to Week 5 Day 2.
At any rate, I'm thankful for my health, grateful for the noticeable improvement in my recovery rate and my stamina, and I will sleep very well tonight!
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Sunday, September 27, 2009
Week 4 Day 2 (Sept 27, 2009)
The foot continues to heal. I've been wearing my good hiking shoes to work for the last week, and that seems to help. The last two times (including tonight) that I've run, the foot was no worse off and overall seems to be improving. I'm very thankful for that.
Today we did the second day of week 4. I typically modify the routine somewhat - the warmup walk is about 15 minutes (to get up the first, largest, and most evil of the hills), and the cool down ends up being a bit longer than that because I usually like to get a little more than halfway through the routine before turning around (since the hard uphill part is easy going downhill on the way home). Once again, Matt stayed right with me, encouraging me the whole time during our run segments.
One difference from Friday was that on the third run segment (the 3 minute one) we tackled one of the larger hills (last time we just ran back and forth on the flatter stretch before the hill). I thought I was going to D-I-E. I did ok until about 2/3 up it, then I permitted myself 10 walking steps and started jogging again. But near the top, I walked another 10 steps. I did resume running at the top (flat section at the top) and kept it up at a VERY slow pace for the rest of the required time. Trouble is, after the 3 min segment, it's only a 90 second recovery walk. I stretched that to two minutes.
We turned around for the last 5 minute segment (heading home now), starting off on flat ground, and about a minute into that, a dang bug flew straight into my mouth, hitting (and sticking to) the back of my throat. Now, I typically don't carry water on my run if my hubby goes with me. I don't like carrying it, and if I have it, I'll drink too much and cramp up. Matt usually carries some, and I make sure to drink enough water during the day in preparation for a run). I stopped, spat and spat, and coughed. I never tried so hard to cough up anything in my life. I was about to stick my finger in my throat to see if I could vomit and clear the darn thing. And it was a pretty small bug. Thankfully, Matt allowed me a mouthful of his water, and I was able to swoosh around and get the thing out. Completely gross. And it messed up my running segment, darn it!
The whole incident probably cost me less than 30 seconds. I went right back to jogging, which by now was easier since it started off downhill and was flat for the rest of the time. We did run for about 6 minutes though (I didn't stop the clock for the bug incident!) to make up for the pit stop.
Although it's still by no means easy, I can tell that the first 3 minute segment is easier. Last week I struggled with the 3-min segments, now they're not too bad. I guess that's the point of the design though - what is hard one week becomes easier by the next week (and something harder) is introduced. I'm still having a hard time believing I'll be up to 8 minutes next week. Five was such a personal victory/milestone for me.
Assuming I stay with the schedule, by early November I will be running a full 30 minutes (yikes! might take longer if I don't walk those hills). Either way, I'll be more fit and healthier, and that's the important part.
Today we did the second day of week 4. I typically modify the routine somewhat - the warmup walk is about 15 minutes (to get up the first, largest, and most evil of the hills), and the cool down ends up being a bit longer than that because I usually like to get a little more than halfway through the routine before turning around (since the hard uphill part is easy going downhill on the way home). Once again, Matt stayed right with me, encouraging me the whole time during our run segments.
One difference from Friday was that on the third run segment (the 3 minute one) we tackled one of the larger hills (last time we just ran back and forth on the flatter stretch before the hill). I thought I was going to D-I-E. I did ok until about 2/3 up it, then I permitted myself 10 walking steps and started jogging again. But near the top, I walked another 10 steps. I did resume running at the top (flat section at the top) and kept it up at a VERY slow pace for the rest of the required time. Trouble is, after the 3 min segment, it's only a 90 second recovery walk. I stretched that to two minutes.
We turned around for the last 5 minute segment (heading home now), starting off on flat ground, and about a minute into that, a dang bug flew straight into my mouth, hitting (and sticking to) the back of my throat. Now, I typically don't carry water on my run if my hubby goes with me. I don't like carrying it, and if I have it, I'll drink too much and cramp up. Matt usually carries some, and I make sure to drink enough water during the day in preparation for a run). I stopped, spat and spat, and coughed. I never tried so hard to cough up anything in my life. I was about to stick my finger in my throat to see if I could vomit and clear the darn thing. And it was a pretty small bug. Thankfully, Matt allowed me a mouthful of his water, and I was able to swoosh around and get the thing out. Completely gross. And it messed up my running segment, darn it!
The whole incident probably cost me less than 30 seconds. I went right back to jogging, which by now was easier since it started off downhill and was flat for the rest of the time. We did run for about 6 minutes though (I didn't stop the clock for the bug incident!) to make up for the pit stop.
Although it's still by no means easy, I can tell that the first 3 minute segment is easier. Last week I struggled with the 3-min segments, now they're not too bad. I guess that's the point of the design though - what is hard one week becomes easier by the next week (and something harder) is introduced. I'm still having a hard time believing I'll be up to 8 minutes next week. Five was such a personal victory/milestone for me.
Assuming I stay with the schedule, by early November I will be running a full 30 minutes (yikes! might take longer if I don't walk those hills). Either way, I'll be more fit and healthier, and that's the important part.
Friday, September 25, 2009
Week 4 Day 1
Back on track. Tonight we started week 4 of the program. The proscribed routine is:
Once I clear that first hill, the terrain flattens out with shorter intense hills mixed with flatter stretches in between. Somehow I always end up going uphill either on a recovery (walking) segment or at the end of a longer jog. So tonight, Matt & I jogged back and forth about 8 times on one of the flatter stretches precisely to avoid the hills. I would've ended my first 5 minute jog segment going up one of the tougher hills, and I would NOT have made it for 5 minutes with that hill at the end of it. So Matt suggested just going back and forth. But I did it - I ran the full length of time with NO walk breaks and I'm so darn proud of myself I could just bust. Maybe by the end of the week I'll be ready to tackle those hills.
I am truly blessed to have such a kind and supportive husband. He's told me before that he's by nature a sprinter, not a distance runner. He also said he finds it difficult to jog as slowly as I do, and he likes to push himself. (For me, the pushing myself comes in with jogging AT ALL). So far, the jogging segments have been short enough that he can run faster (significantly faster) than me. He's not someone who's really run any amount since his teen years - but distance has always been harder for him (I suspect because he goes too fast). Anyway, usually he gets a ways ahead then comes back to me on the walk segments. Well, tonight he hung right by me, encouraging me all the way. I think he's still wondering where his *real* wife is and who the impostor is who insists on running three nights a week. He tried to get me to run with him when we were teenagers and I wasn't having it. I'm not sure why I decided to start this. But I'm glad I did. It's such a sense of accomplishment for me.
- 5 minute warmup walk
- Jog 3 minutes
- Walk 1.5 minutes
- Jog 5 minutes
- Walk 2.5 minutes
- Repeat steps 2-5
- 5 minute cool down walk
Once I clear that first hill, the terrain flattens out with shorter intense hills mixed with flatter stretches in between. Somehow I always end up going uphill either on a recovery (walking) segment or at the end of a longer jog. So tonight, Matt & I jogged back and forth about 8 times on one of the flatter stretches precisely to avoid the hills. I would've ended my first 5 minute jog segment going up one of the tougher hills, and I would NOT have made it for 5 minutes with that hill at the end of it. So Matt suggested just going back and forth. But I did it - I ran the full length of time with NO walk breaks and I'm so darn proud of myself I could just bust. Maybe by the end of the week I'll be ready to tackle those hills.
I am truly blessed to have such a kind and supportive husband. He's told me before that he's by nature a sprinter, not a distance runner. He also said he finds it difficult to jog as slowly as I do, and he likes to push himself. (For me, the pushing myself comes in with jogging AT ALL). So far, the jogging segments have been short enough that he can run faster (significantly faster) than me. He's not someone who's really run any amount since his teen years - but distance has always been harder for him (I suspect because he goes too fast). Anyway, usually he gets a ways ahead then comes back to me on the walk segments. Well, tonight he hung right by me, encouraging me all the way. I think he's still wondering where his *real* wife is and who the impostor is who insists on running three nights a week. He tried to get me to run with him when we were teenagers and I wasn't having it. I'm not sure why I decided to start this. But I'm glad I did. It's such a sense of accomplishment for me.
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
Delayed Progress
Well, I haven't run since last Thursday, though I have walked twice for over an hour. The reason for my hiatus is a possible injury that I didn't want to aggravate. It began on Sunday 9/13, and hasn't really gotten any better since then (largely because I didn't take a break from forms of cardio that require bearing weight on feet - though I did reduce frequency-previously I would alternate running days and walk on my off days). The sensation isn't horrendous pain. It's as if there's a marble that I'm stepping on, and it's at the intersection of the ball of my foot and my 2nd/3rd toe (the forefoot). It doesn't really bother me during a walk or a run, but when I get home and take off my shoes it hurts enough that I won't put weight on that part of my foot. The tissue on the bottom of the foot in that area gets swollen, but there's no sign of a bruise. The last few times I've simply iced and elevated it afterwards.
After researching bottom of foot pain, nothing seemed to jump out at me. But as I kept reading and consulted with my family nurse (aka Mom), I decided to go to the doctor on the off chance I have a stress fracture. Some of the symptoms seemed to fit, and I'd rather be safe than sorry.
Here's what I know about stress fractures:
Her nurse called me this evening and the verdict was...no stress fracture. Monitor your symptoms, use ice after activities, and get fitted at a running store for a pair of running shoes. And if it's still occurring in 3-4 weeks, she wants to see me again. So, my initial reaction was "great, no stress fracture!" Followed by "...but she did say that stress fractures can't always be seen on x-rays...so shouldn't she have either recommended a better scan (CT or MRI) and/or said to limit activity?"
I have decent running shoes. And I understand her point about avoiding injuries and having decent shoes. But this is not the type of injury that is caused by bad shoes. And my shoes aren't bad anyway. I have two pair and both are running shoes (and when I walk I walk in still different shoes). They have decent cushioning in the forefoot area, and neither pair is horribly old - one is about 4 weeks old and the other pair is about a year old, but they haven't been worn a lot. Something is out of place (or at least it certainly feels like it when I stand up).
So I'm not very satisfied. I guess I'll go back to my original plan - though a bit delayed - and hope it doesn't get worse, and go back in a few weeks. It's not bad enough that I feel comfortable pushing for a specialist or more detailed scan. Though I do have my doubts.
After researching bottom of foot pain, nothing seemed to jump out at me. But as I kept reading and consulted with my family nurse (aka Mom), I decided to go to the doctor on the off chance I have a stress fracture. Some of the symptoms seemed to fit, and I'd rather be safe than sorry.
Here's what I know about stress fractures:
- They're caused from overuse, and are a common affliction among runners (especially new runners and those who increase mileage too quickly).
- May or may not be recognized, as they're sometimes not even painful
- May sometimes not be identified on an x-ray
- Pain is typically worse after activity and lessens with rest.
Her nurse called me this evening and the verdict was...no stress fracture. Monitor your symptoms, use ice after activities, and get fitted at a running store for a pair of running shoes. And if it's still occurring in 3-4 weeks, she wants to see me again. So, my initial reaction was "great, no stress fracture!" Followed by "...but she did say that stress fractures can't always be seen on x-rays...so shouldn't she have either recommended a better scan (CT or MRI) and/or said to limit activity?"
I have decent running shoes. And I understand her point about avoiding injuries and having decent shoes. But this is not the type of injury that is caused by bad shoes. And my shoes aren't bad anyway. I have two pair and both are running shoes (and when I walk I walk in still different shoes). They have decent cushioning in the forefoot area, and neither pair is horribly old - one is about 4 weeks old and the other pair is about a year old, but they haven't been worn a lot. Something is out of place (or at least it certainly feels like it when I stand up).
So I'm not very satisfied. I guess I'll go back to my original plan - though a bit delayed - and hope it doesn't get worse, and go back in a few weeks. It's not bad enough that I feel comfortable pushing for a specialist or more detailed scan. Though I do have my doubts.
Thursday, September 17, 2009
...And we ran in the misty rain (Week 3, Day 3)
This week's routine is:
So up the first big hill we went. Took us 10 minutes - about normal. We walked for about 30 seconds to recover from the hill, then we ran the first 90 seconds. The first running segment always seems hardest to me. Tonight was no different; but I made it. We actually walked for about 2.5 minutes because our "90 second recovery" ended up being on a rather large hill, so we walked up it and about 20 seconds later, we started our three minute run segment. It went uphill too, but a shorter hill - and there was a downhill on the other side, which was nice. It was tough, but not as bad as Tuesday.
The next two running segments were not so bad. Not easy, but I can tell a definite difference in my ability to handle them. We always go away from the house a bit further than halfway (it's an out and back course), then turn back. Gives us a nice long cooldown walk at the end. Well, we usually run a little just for fun because there's a couple of long downhill stretches as we go home. I finally figured out to take shorter steps - almost like balancing on a rolling log - while going downhill. It was fun - I felt like a little kid running down a hill. We were gone a total of 47 minutes. And we both felt better afterwards.
I'm considering repeating one day of week 3 on Sunday instead of moving on to week 4. Matt didn't go with me Sunday, and as hard as the three minute segments were, I'm a little concerned about moving on. But I don't have to decide today, thank goodness.
When we got back tonight, we were stretching on the outside steps, and Matt said "I'm really proud of you for running. I remember [years ago when we were dating] trying to get you to run with me. You weren't having any of it. And now you're doing it of your own free will."
Did I mention that I have an awesome husband?
- Five minute warmup walk (about 10 for us)
- 90 seconds jogging
- 90 seconds walking
- 3 minutes jogging
- 3 minutes walking
- Repeat steps 2-5
- Cool down walk for at least 5 minutes.
So up the first big hill we went. Took us 10 minutes - about normal. We walked for about 30 seconds to recover from the hill, then we ran the first 90 seconds. The first running segment always seems hardest to me. Tonight was no different; but I made it. We actually walked for about 2.5 minutes because our "90 second recovery" ended up being on a rather large hill, so we walked up it and about 20 seconds later, we started our three minute run segment. It went uphill too, but a shorter hill - and there was a downhill on the other side, which was nice. It was tough, but not as bad as Tuesday.
The next two running segments were not so bad. Not easy, but I can tell a definite difference in my ability to handle them. We always go away from the house a bit further than halfway (it's an out and back course), then turn back. Gives us a nice long cooldown walk at the end. Well, we usually run a little just for fun because there's a couple of long downhill stretches as we go home. I finally figured out to take shorter steps - almost like balancing on a rolling log - while going downhill. It was fun - I felt like a little kid running down a hill. We were gone a total of 47 minutes. And we both felt better afterwards.
I'm considering repeating one day of week 3 on Sunday instead of moving on to week 4. Matt didn't go with me Sunday, and as hard as the three minute segments were, I'm a little concerned about moving on. But I don't have to decide today, thank goodness.
When we got back tonight, we were stretching on the outside steps, and Matt said "I'm really proud of you for running. I remember [years ago when we were dating] trying to get you to run with me. You weren't having any of it. And now you're doing it of your own free will."
Did I mention that I have an awesome husband?
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
So It's Been A While...
So it's been nearly a month since my last post here (not that I believe anyone's reading it anyway).
I finally got sick and tired of my clothes getting snug, and I committed to hopping back onto the exercise bandwagon. It was around the end of August when this inspiration struck me, and since then I've been pretty consistent. I've gained back about 15-20 pounds from my lowest point a year ago, and not only does the trend need to STOP, but I need to at least get back to that low point and maintain there (and maybe lower? Who knows?). Besides, I need to be able to fit into my winter clothes from last year!
Goal: Complete some form of cardio exercise a minimum of 3 times per week for at least 30 minutes. In reality, I know myself, and I know I generally do better if I make it a daily goal and thereby part of my normal routine. We'll work on getting the food under control soon. I find it's easier for me to eat healthy when I exercise because my body naturally wants the good for me foods. So we're starting with exercise (the hardest part to maintain for me) and we'll progress to food later.
For a long time it's been in my head that I'm not truly fit and healthy unless I can run a mile or two at a slow jog (and without needing to call paramedics). So I started reading up on running and decided to set a goal - run a mile in 12 minutes or less. This was back at the beginning of August - before I even started exercising again with any degree of regularity. At that point I had nothing but ambition :)
==Sidebar==
With my hour long commute each way, I often listen to audiobooks to pass the time. I was cruising the Barnes and Noble web site for some inexpensive options (read, $1.50 or less per hour of audio play time) and I found a book called Born to Run: A Hidden tribe, Superathletes, and the Greatest Race the World has Never Seen. It had great reviews (I haven't seen a bad review for it yet) and sounded like it would be a very interesting story (and it's actually a TRUE story).
The audio book is about 11 hours long and impossible for me to adequately describe. Even if you're not a runner, or don't want to be a runner, it's still quite enjoyable. And if you are a runner or a prospective runner, it will change the way you think about the sport.
==========
I happened upon this book just after I decided to start a Couch to 5 K running program. Abbreviated C25k, this is a 9 week program designed for the proverbial couch potato who aspires to run 5 km. It starts off with short run intervals with a walking recovery interval, and over the course of 9 weeks progresses to a full 30 minute run. There are other similar programs out there; this one I found on www.coolrunning.com.
Let me pause here to say that even when I was relatively fit and COULD run an 8 minute mile (about age 14-15), I hated running with a passion. Maybe it was because I just hated most of my gym teachers; maybe I didn't enjoy the views of the football field/train tracks/parking lot that was the scenery at my high school. Who knows. So the fact that I'm even willing (eager?) to start this program is a huge mental shift for me.
I bought myself a pair of cheap, ugly, retro running shoes from Target (read Born to Run) to understand why I didn't go out and pay $100+ for a pair of squishy running shoes) and on Sunday 8/30 I started Week 1, Day 1 (W1D1) of the program. The workout was 5 min warmup walk, then alternate 1 minute of jogging with 90 seconds of walking until you've completed 8 jogging segments, then do a minimum 5 minute cool down walk.
Oh my goodness I thought I was going to DIE. It's been ages since I breathed that hard. But, it was 35 minutes (I walked a bit longer for the cool down) and I felt good afterwards (the usual post-exercise good feeling that I used to get from hiking up those hills).
I got through the rest of Week 1, and it got easier each time. I'm doing this on gravel mountain roads with hills, and sometimes in the dark. And I have a left ankle that likes to surprise me on level ground with sturdy shoes, so I wear an ankle brace for safety.
Onward to week 2, which began Sunday 9/6/09 (my husband's birthday). Matt (husband) had agreed in principle to do this program with me. Yet he didn't go at all the first week, chiefly because he was working late and didn't really indicate that he wanted to go, so I went before he got home. But now (week 2) he decides he'll participate. Very cool. Week 2's workout is to Run 90 seconds, then walk 2 minutes, for a total of 7 running segments (5 min warmup/cooldown). It was during week 2 I noticed a significant improvement in my ability to slog up that big hill on Steps to Heaven Rd. It's a quarter mile, average 15% grade, and takes about 6 minutes to get up it. The running segments also became easier - a few times we ran past the 90 second mark without realizing it. Happily, Matt seems to be committed and did the whole week with me!
I'm now in week 3; the first day was Sunday 9/13. This week's workout is more challenging to remember and to do. After a 5 min warmup, run 90 seconds, walk 90 seconds (twice), then run 3 minutes, walk 3 minutes, (twice) then repeat from the first 90 second run.
I had to go by myself on Sunday, as Matt wasn't feeling well (he had an early day, hauled and cut up a load of firewood, then had a large birthday meal with cake at his mother's house. By the time we got home, he was too tired to do anything). It was tough. But I survived, and tonight is W3D2. And I think Matt's coming with me now. Wish us luck!
I finally got sick and tired of my clothes getting snug, and I committed to hopping back onto the exercise bandwagon. It was around the end of August when this inspiration struck me, and since then I've been pretty consistent. I've gained back about 15-20 pounds from my lowest point a year ago, and not only does the trend need to STOP, but I need to at least get back to that low point and maintain there (and maybe lower? Who knows?). Besides, I need to be able to fit into my winter clothes from last year!
Goal: Complete some form of cardio exercise a minimum of 3 times per week for at least 30 minutes. In reality, I know myself, and I know I generally do better if I make it a daily goal and thereby part of my normal routine. We'll work on getting the food under control soon. I find it's easier for me to eat healthy when I exercise because my body naturally wants the good for me foods. So we're starting with exercise (the hardest part to maintain for me) and we'll progress to food later.
For a long time it's been in my head that I'm not truly fit and healthy unless I can run a mile or two at a slow jog (and without needing to call paramedics). So I started reading up on running and decided to set a goal - run a mile in 12 minutes or less. This was back at the beginning of August - before I even started exercising again with any degree of regularity. At that point I had nothing but ambition :)
==Sidebar==
With my hour long commute each way, I often listen to audiobooks to pass the time. I was cruising the Barnes and Noble web site for some inexpensive options (read, $1.50 or less per hour of audio play time) and I found a book called Born to Run: A Hidden tribe, Superathletes, and the Greatest Race the World has Never Seen. It had great reviews (I haven't seen a bad review for it yet) and sounded like it would be a very interesting story (and it's actually a TRUE story).
The audio book is about 11 hours long and impossible for me to adequately describe. Even if you're not a runner, or don't want to be a runner, it's still quite enjoyable. And if you are a runner or a prospective runner, it will change the way you think about the sport.
==========
I happened upon this book just after I decided to start a Couch to 5 K running program. Abbreviated C25k, this is a 9 week program designed for the proverbial couch potato who aspires to run 5 km. It starts off with short run intervals with a walking recovery interval, and over the course of 9 weeks progresses to a full 30 minute run. There are other similar programs out there; this one I found on www.coolrunning.com.
Let me pause here to say that even when I was relatively fit and COULD run an 8 minute mile (about age 14-15), I hated running with a passion. Maybe it was because I just hated most of my gym teachers; maybe I didn't enjoy the views of the football field/train tracks/parking lot that was the scenery at my high school. Who knows. So the fact that I'm even willing (eager?) to start this program is a huge mental shift for me.
I bought myself a pair of cheap, ugly, retro running shoes from Target (read Born to Run) to understand why I didn't go out and pay $100+ for a pair of squishy running shoes) and on Sunday 8/30 I started Week 1, Day 1 (W1D1) of the program. The workout was 5 min warmup walk, then alternate 1 minute of jogging with 90 seconds of walking until you've completed 8 jogging segments, then do a minimum 5 minute cool down walk.
Oh my goodness I thought I was going to DIE. It's been ages since I breathed that hard. But, it was 35 minutes (I walked a bit longer for the cool down) and I felt good afterwards (the usual post-exercise good feeling that I used to get from hiking up those hills).
I got through the rest of Week 1, and it got easier each time. I'm doing this on gravel mountain roads with hills, and sometimes in the dark. And I have a left ankle that likes to surprise me on level ground with sturdy shoes, so I wear an ankle brace for safety.
Onward to week 2, which began Sunday 9/6/09 (my husband's birthday). Matt (husband) had agreed in principle to do this program with me. Yet he didn't go at all the first week, chiefly because he was working late and didn't really indicate that he wanted to go, so I went before he got home. But now (week 2) he decides he'll participate. Very cool. Week 2's workout is to Run 90 seconds, then walk 2 minutes, for a total of 7 running segments (5 min warmup/cooldown). It was during week 2 I noticed a significant improvement in my ability to slog up that big hill on Steps to Heaven Rd. It's a quarter mile, average 15% grade, and takes about 6 minutes to get up it. The running segments also became easier - a few times we ran past the 90 second mark without realizing it. Happily, Matt seems to be committed and did the whole week with me!
I'm now in week 3; the first day was Sunday 9/13. This week's workout is more challenging to remember and to do. After a 5 min warmup, run 90 seconds, walk 90 seconds (twice), then run 3 minutes, walk 3 minutes, (twice) then repeat from the first 90 second run.
I had to go by myself on Sunday, as Matt wasn't feeling well (he had an early day, hauled and cut up a load of firewood, then had a large birthday meal with cake at his mother's house. By the time we got home, he was too tired to do anything). It was tough. But I survived, and tonight is W3D2. And I think Matt's coming with me now. Wish us luck!
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