Goal Number 15

Run 30 minutes
run 3 times during the week

Two Second Stepping

This was definitely an interesting way to walk. I would take a step...let my leg slide back on the treadmill for a 2 count and then take another step. It really kept my thighs engaged and was difficult to do!

Faster Walk

Today I walked .92 miles in 30 minutes. I really can't figure out this treadmill!

Walkity Walk Walk Walk

I walked 1 mile in 30 minutes at full incline using long slow strides which maximize my muscle use.

Goal Number 14

Strength Training again! Goal for this week:
walk at full incline for 30 minutes
do this 3 times during the week

Running is hard work

It's extremely difficult on my asthma to run full force as fast as I can. I'm not sure how I'll ever be able to run faster! I ran 1 mile in 12.1 minutes today. I walked the additional time to total 30minutes and went a distance of 1.6 miles total.

Slow Runner

I guess I'm just a slow runner. I don't know if I'm not setting the treadmill fast enough but my heart feels like it's going to explode...and I'm not going that much faster than my regular jog. I ran 1 mile in 12.5 minutes today and walked 1.63 in 30 minutes. I guess I need to keep working on my strength training to get faster. Not sure how that will help my lungs though.

Not as good as I thought

I ran a 12 minute mile. Not too bad but also not that good considering when I am running my 'regular' pace I can do a mile in 14-15 minutes. (I think I average 14.5 minutes) There was definitely no way I could run 3 miles at that pace though. I continued walking for 30 minutes and totaled 1.63 miles.

Goal Number 13

I thought I'd change it up a little this week and try something new. I want to really push myself and see how fast I can run a mile. So the goal for this week:
run 1 mile as fast as I can
continue walking until I hit 30 minutes
do this at least 3 times

MIA for a few days

My grandfather passed away on Wednesday so I haven't had an opportunity to get a workout in. I really noticed that I didn't feel good today and I wonder if that contributed to it.
Today I ran 2.1 miles in 30 minutes. We'll see if I feel better today and tomorrow.

I'm a quitter

I ran 1.3 miles in 18 minutes and I just couldn't go any further. It was a combination of my blister, my chest being really tight and me not wanting to push! Ha! Every day when I get on the treadmill I ask myself why am I still doing this? I don't love it. I don't even like it. I feel like crap when I'm doing it but I keep doing it. Isn't that a stupid thing? I mean, why would you keep doing something you hate?
But, I am still going to do it. I will probably take tomorrow off and then try again on Thursday.

Slower than expected

I ran 2.03 miles in 30 minutes. I made my goal of 2 miles but I actually expected to have a further distance. I'm not sure if I didn't set the treadmill high enough or if my pace was slower. It's so difficult to tell. I felt pretty good. When I started my shins were sore which is pretty normal for me. It takes a good 5-10 minutes for them to feel warmed up and to stop aching. My chest also felt tight as usual due to my asthma. I wonder if this feeling will go away the more I keep running?

Goal Number 12

I'm afraid to increase my goal this week. For me I know that if I 'fail' I might lose motivation. But, I've been able to do 2 miles consistently so I think it's time. Goals for this week:
run 2 miles in 30 minutes
run 3 times this week
Wish me luck!

Sore thighs

My slow walk technique must be working because I had sore thighs today which is a good thing...it means they are getting stronger! I walked 1 mile in 30 minutes.

Slow Walk....take it easy

Recognize the tune of that heading? Today is a miserable, rainy day outside. It must have effected my walk since I only did .83 miles in 30 minutes. I thought I had the speed set the same as always but apparently not.
I wonder if I should consider getting a new treadmill? There is nothing wrong with the one that I have. It functions fine. It's just not very conducive to training. I might have to research prices today.

Another Mile

I walked at full incline 1 mile in 30.5 minutes.
I hope this strength training is working!

Strength Walking

I managed my 1 mile in 30 minutes at full incline with no problem. I like to take very long strides so that I can feel my muscles working. This can only be done at a slower speed or I'd fall flat on my face! LOL

Goal Number 11

I feel like the strength training weeks are a waste of time. I feel like if I'm not always running I'll lose the ability or something. BUT, they must be working because I have been improving in my speed. This week's goals:
Workout 3 times
Walk at full incline
Walk for a total of 30 minutes
Squats or some other sort of leg exercise