Running---Jogging

[martinkap]

So my training plan (I am following the Nike+) called for a 7 mile run on Saturday. I have never run 7 miles in my entire life, plus Manhattan was tortured by winds and gust winds upto 40mph. I knew I would kill myself of boredom on treadmill, so I decided to brave the environment and attempt to run the distance outside.

My bf decided to "walk" with me since it was getting dark (I run late afternoon) and since he is getting over a flu. We walked to Central park loop and then I went on 'running'. I started really slow. My bf, walked beside me and wondered if the trees will survive the winds. After a mile I picked up the pace (probably run about 5mph/12 min mile) and kept running.

The time was passing by and I was not winded! I finished the whole CP loop (10k) in 1h 11min !!! and without stopping run all the way home.

I am very happy to report that a slow running works for me. I was tired but not winded, my HR did not go over 160 (except the couple of hills) and I did 'run' 7 miles without stopping.