I second the walk a bit jog a bit thing.. And even though I've been running for years, I still stop and walk a bit sometimes. There are days when my body - or mind- just doesn't have it, so I give myself permission to stop and walk a few paces. It sure seems to help, and I still get the miles in. It also helps when I'm not wanting to get out the door. I remind myself that if all else fails i can walk. I usually don't, but giving my mind that "out" seems to be all I need to get out the door.
BTW- When I first started running back in the early 90's that is how I started. Bursts of jogging in my walks.. And look at me now!
Oh- and when I started swimming... I could barely make a length of the pool! I remember thinking "I can do a MARATHON but I can't swim the length of the pool!!!"... It's all about using different muscles and such. Don't fret, you will get there. I have confidence
Denise
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06-09-2006, 09:37 AM #2
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I've been eyeing adventure racing for a while now, that's what gave me the itch to try running. I've had moments when I'll think "ok, lets give the running thing a try" and will leave my house and get tired soooo quickly. I don't stay dedicated to it and then I just ride. I really want to try running some though, it just seems like different type of workout that I could use. Maybe I'll give the advice you gave a try, going to trail and jogging/walking. I think offroad is more my style, running on pavement gets boring and is hard on my knees.
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