so this running/jogging thing seems to have stuck. for now at least. but since i've started setting goals for my running, i think it'll stick around for a little while.
as it turns out, i'm planning on running a 5K in november. i haven't registered yet- but...i plan to.
more importantly, i plan on running it!
i've been working on my intervals, and as of last night i ran 2.07 miles in 25 minutes. well, 'ran' is the overall term, but they always start with a 5 minute warm up walk, and then intervals of running and 'brisk walking' for 20 minutes.
when i first started running, i went 1.5 miles. so i'm pretty happy to be up a little over 2 in just a few weeks. i think i can make it to 3 miles by november, right?
my new running shoes are working swimmingly! once i got the right size (which, i should say, is extremely important) the sneakers have been helping me stay injury free (well, at least that's what leslie says is so important about having proper running sneakers). so for anyone who wants to know- puma's, despite having a previously negative running shoe reputation, are working pretty great. so far- they are highly recommended.
and more than the sneakers, something weird is actually happening. i find that i am -'excited' -to run. i'm actually starting to look forward to it. this might be because i like challenging myself, or maybe it's because i like seeing the tiny bits of progress i make as i run. or maybe i just like that i run and feel tired and sweaty and proud of myself.
but i can say, i definitely don't hate it as much as i thought i would.
so cheers to that!
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