Day 11- Thanks
First off I just wanted to say thanks to everyone who reads this and everyone who has left or gave feedback of any kind, I really appreciate you guys keeping me in check and motivating me.
I finally left the 260s and hit the 250s, albeit only by .4 lbs at 259.6 but its a step. Today I am rewarding myself with some new running shoes and the Nike + sports-band.
Couch to 5k
Last night it rained as soon as I got to the park to run but I was going to run even if I was drenching wet. I tried stretching before this run to see if it would help with my shins and legs hurting afterward but it only helped a little so that is part of the reason I will be shopping for new shoes today.
Push ups
I must be getting weaker and weaker because these push ups are killing me. Its harder then the last day to do push ups. I know what you are thinking it is supposed to be. But this is different I was able to pump out 20 push ups the end of week 1 and now for my tests I can’t even pump out 15.
Tags: exercise
August 14th, 2008 at 6:57 am
Well done on reaching the 250s! I’m sure you’ll enjoy the Nike+ Sportsband - I took mine out for a run last night again and I just love seeing the runs appear on the Nike+ and Runners+ sites
August 14th, 2008 at 11:43 am
First off, stretching/warming up before running or really any kind of work out is a must. You want to make sure that you are spending enough time warming your body up and stretching it out. A good way to get started (this is my new routine) is to start by walking and then doing a light jog (probably about 7 to 10 minutes of walking/light jogging) to get the body warmed up. Then you want to do mostly dynamic stretching: rotating the neck (front and side to side, not back), arm swings, big arm circles, hip circles, lateral wall swings, knee circles, rotating the ankles, a few squats (side, split, rotational). Then when you are quite warm you can do some static stretches - pull your foot to your rear (quads), foot against wall (calf), stretch out the hammies, groin, hip flexor, back, whatever else you feel you need to stretch out. Only then should you begin your work out. I know it sounds like a lot when you write it all out like this but my warm up only takes around 15 minutes or so.
Secondly, if your push ups are getting harder and harder, it is probably because they are not getting enough recovery time. Try giving them a week off and then do another exhaustion test and start on whatever week you feel is applicable.
August 14th, 2008 at 1:10 pm
Hey Bruno…you go…. dude..your gonna be the guy who says…yeah I did it!! and then feature in Runners World or WIRED saying I did it with the help of all my Tweeps.
Now your on Twitter, I am gonna be keeping an eye on your progress and if you start slippin I will start busting your ASS…but seriously you keep it up.
Cheers for the info today on my run mucho aprreciated.
Phil aka (SNOWSHADOW)