Weekly check-in

[vyola]

"Don't bother just to be better than your contemporaries or predecessors. Try to be better than yourself."
-William Faulkner

How was your week? What are your plans for next week? Which short-term goal are you most excited about?

Comments

[vyola]

Week 4 day 2 finished! \o/

Today I focused on running slowly, using the "you should be able to hold a conversation" rule. It worked! I really felt the burn in my quads, but my lungs did not hurt and I finished the run with plenty of energy and enthusiasm.

I'm unsure how to handle a trip I'm going on next weekend. I've never done two recuperation days in a row, but it might be a good thing! Still, I'm really looking forward to week 5 with its new program for every day.

The short-term goal I'm most excited about is learning to hold the plank position without trembling or wobbling. That will feel like a major victory :-D

[littledrop]

Regarding two recuperation days, I find there's a huge difference in my performance after two days of rest. I was wary the first time, too, but it really made a positive difference. Go for it!

And congratulations on your conversation speed!

[vyola]

Thank you! I'll look forward to a boost in performance, then, rather than feel like I'm slacking :-)

[dancing_serpent]

I agree with littledrop, I'm doing much better with two or even three days between runs.

[vyola]

Thank you, that's really good to know. I'm scared of losing momentum, because I'm an out of sight, out of mind person, but on the other hand I don't want to ruin the experience for myself by pushing too hard.

[melusina]

I know *exactly* what you mean, because that's kind of my personality too. A couple of times through the years I've pushed myself too hard and it's resulted in pain and stress on my body that really derailed my training plans. . .I'm *really* trying not to push myself too hard anymore.

[vyola]

Yikes. I hope both of us can succeed in not pushing too hard.

Today, after reading a lot of horror stories about c25k week 4 horror stories, and after having a frustrating and difficult week 4 day 1, I reined myself in and jogged as slowly as I could manage. Now I feel completely wired, like I didn't get enough exercise.

I should take a leaf from your book and do something fun and energetic which doesn't stress my legs. Maybe a bike ride...