there is no finish line August 11, 2008
Posted by deepali in personal growth, weight loss.trackback
Emily recently posted about her life long love of running. I read that post while I was in bootcamp, and hence running (albeit only briefly) in the morning.
I’ll be honest – I hate running. It’s always been painful and I have no endurance. It’s difficult to breathe. But I think these are mental blocks that runners push through eventually.
Running has its benefits – it’s cheap, easy, and can be as quick or time-consuming as you want it to be. You can run with friends or by yourself. You can do it anywhere in the world, you just need a pair of shoes (or not, if you’re near a beach).
Next year, I’ll be in an entirely new location. Maybe there won’t be a gym nearby. Maybe I won’t find a yoga studio. Maybe I’ll have to hang up my climbing shoes for 10 months.
So, running seems an ideal sport. Coupled with my newly created habit of early rising (which I will refine even further), I can easily lace up some shoes and run a few miles each morning. I could even join Hash House Harriers.
But – first I have to train here. Because as I said, I’m not a runner. Last time I tried, I got shin splints and pain for my efforts. But with bootcamp recently, I thought I’d give it another go. It wasn’t so bad.
The real test came this past Wednesday. I hopped on the treadmill at work and set off. 30 minutes later, I’d run/speedwalked my way to 2 miles. That is not so bad. I’m definitely a beginner – the longest I can sustain is 5mph for just over half a mile. But, it’s a good start. I just need to keep it up.
I didn’t find my “zone” but I suspect that comes with time. First I have to push through the mental blocks.
Oh this makes my stomach turn. I promised in 2009 I’d learn to run properly, join a group etc but the very thought makes me ill :0(
I like brisk walking though!!
p.s. what do you mean you were in bootcamp?? Were you a naughty teenager! lol
Haha! Bootcamp = pseudo-military-style workout class (usually meets every morning). I was a naughty teenager though!
I was wondering why YOU were in bootcamp too!!
Hey, that’s one thing about running – it’s not always fun, it’s not always easy, but you can take it with you wherever you go!
Good luck! It will get easier!
Im with you on the fact Ive not yet found my zone or nailed the RUNNERS HIGH—–but Im looking.
for both.
@ Emily – Thanks! I hope it does get easier. Right now it kind of makes me nauseous.
@ MizFit – You and me both!
I don’t think I’d like either of those bootcamps…man do people actually pay to do that???
I love exercising, don’t get me wrong, but not by someone forcing or shouting and pretty much like exercise that is one with nature.
Man, bootcamp, who would have thought!!
Yeah, I need someone to yell at me, or I’d never be motivated.
But that being said, this was “blissful bootcamp” at my yoga studio. There was some running, and then yoga, which incorporated strength training and abwork. So, no shouting.