I’ve been running now for about 4 weeks. I don’t know why but I’m starting to enjoy running. I’m not sure yet why I’m liking running but I have a few ideas:
- I have control over it
- I have a goal that I can track and measure.
- Increased caloric expenditure means a milkshake everyday!
- It makes me feel good
About 10 days ago I ran my first 5k, it wasn’t a official 5k or a race against anybody but myself, but I did it to see if If I could do it without stopping or walking. I pushed myself and finished in about 30 minutes. The next Saturday I wanted to run again but my knees really hurt. Talking to some friends I came to realize that maybe I started running to far to fast. In two weeks I went from not running to a running a 5k.
I cooled down and did not go running again until the next Tuesday were I ran 1 1/2 miles and then again on Friday I ran 2 1/2 miles. I was expecting to get about 3 miles runs by now but I don’t want to ruin something I’m starting to enjoy by getting injured and having to stop for a few weeks.
Mark
/ May 19, 2009I think you’ve hit it right on the head. And it sounds like you’re taking the necessary steps to make this a sustainable activity. Keep it up, man!!