I finished my 10 weeks of running. By the end I was able to jog over 3 miles in my half hour. I was pretty impressed with that. I was jogging on the treadmill, and I was using an incline of 1.0. SOOOO, now that I've finished, I've been trying to think of how to continue jogging and using some kind of plan. I decided that I would jog outside this week, because it's been so nice.
Well, jogging on a treadmill and jogging outside are very different! I was struggling to jog after 6 minutes! I figured it would feel different, but I didn't think it would feel like the first time I ever jogged! Next week will not be as nice, and the weather is probably just going to be awful from this point on too. I'm going to have to hit up the outdoor jogging when Spring rolls around.
It's kinda funny, I was so against running on treadmills. Now, I only want to run on the treadmill.
Anyway, I was at the gym this morning and I was thinking about how tired I was. It took everything in me to make it to the gym this morning. I was trying to come up with any reason to not go to the gym. Well, I went anyway; I was feeling guilty and I had to go. About half way through my workout, I started getting that awake, refreshed feeling. I love that I can go into the gym so tired and unmotivated, and part way through a workout that energetic feeling comes to me.
I had that same feeling when I was jogging outside the other day too. I was in such a terrible mood; everything around me was like nails on a chalkboard. I decided to jog outside, and even though it was the worst jog I've ever had, I felt fantastic when I was done. My terrible mood went away. I was able to enjoy the rest of my day.
I know that most of you reading this know what I'm talking about. I feel so accomplished and happy after I go workout. It's the best feeling. I bet that's why I keep going back.
Overall, I've been pretty busy. It's been tricky to get to the gym some days, but I rely so much on my routine and doing things in the same order during the day. Having my daily routines makes everything so much easier, even though each day has a different routine!
Yep, I always feel better after a workout. It's getting the motivation to start that I struggle with.
ReplyDeleteGood job on the jogging. I admit, I'm not a fan of the treadmill or jogging. I always, always end up injured :( Glad you enjoy it though!
I started on the treadmill too, and had a hard time adjusting to streets! The treadmill is consistent with the terrain, so it can feel tough to run on a varying surface for the first time. What I would suggest: (1) keep up the outdoor running - practice makes perfect! (2) if/when you continue to use the treadmill, use the incline function if it has one. Even a small incline works surprisingly well to replicate outdoor running! Keep up your great work!!!
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