I'm still thinking about the recommended 10% increase per week, and I'm shaking my head because it seems overly rigid and ridiculously slow. Of course, I'm also flexing and releasing my calves as I type because my "monster" run of 1 mile yesterday left me sore.
How much is too much? How much is not enough? Honestly, more is just more, and that's a good thing. We've had two weeks of conditioning so far (me and my imaginary reader). If you started out by running to the corner, go a little farther this week. If you started out by running for two minutes, go a little longer this week. Set a goal - working up to around the block or working up to 10 mins...whatever seems like a reasonable challenge to you. Set small, but achievable goals. The small part helps us avoid the dreaded Too Much Too Soon!
I'm beginning to wondering if my goal of a 10k in Oct is achievable, but I won't know until I try. So take a look at where you started and take a look at where you want to be...and just get going!
How much is too much? How much is not enough? Honestly, more is just more, and that's a good thing. We've had two weeks of conditioning so far (me and my imaginary reader). If you started out by running to the corner, go a little farther this week. If you started out by running for two minutes, go a little longer this week. Set a goal - working up to around the block or working up to 10 mins...whatever seems like a reasonable challenge to you. Set small, but achievable goals. The small part helps us avoid the dreaded Too Much Too Soon!
I'm beginning to wondering if my goal of a 10k in Oct is achievable, but I won't know until I try. So take a look at where you started and take a look at where you want to be...and just get going!
Image Source: This Runner's Trials blog - Authored by a running Mom. Jen's not running barefoot, but she's inspirational just the same!
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