I did not train. I hadn't run the weeks leading up to the race. I hadn't run several weeks prior, due to being
These were before I knew what I was getting myself into:
I think this picture speaks a thousand words:
I look like I am walking, but I can assure you, I was in fact running. This picture was taken at the half-way point. The run was supposed to be 2 times around a set loop (a 5K) through streets and some trails.
As I was passing the halfway point, I checked my watch and evaluated how I was feeling. At that point I felt good, it was about 40 minutes into the run. That's around 5 minutes longer than my first 5K, so I was happy with that pace. I knew I was slow, but I was ok with that given I hadn't done any running leading up to the race.
Once I rounded the finish line for the second loop, I felt like I hit a wall. My left ankle starting hurting, my lungs seemed to be malfunctioning, and cramps galore. If you look closely in the picture above, I was putting a lot more pressure on the outside of my foot, with my ankle slightly bending outward. Instead of hitting a flat posture giving my ankle proper support, I was running on the outside of my foot causing a rolling affect, which really messed my ankle up.
I had to run on my tippy-toe the rest to the run. It was not fun.
Results: I was DEAD LAST and they were starting to pack up...Bob had to come find me as he thought I died along the way somewhere :-D
He found me, slowly making my way to the finish line and ran the rest of the way with me. I thought that was SO sweet of him. I finished at 1:34. Not great, but a great starting point for future success, I guess.
One of my 2013 New Years Resolutions accomplished. Check. Done. I was feeling VERY grateful at the end. Grateful I finished, grateful I had Bob to help me hobble in at the end, and just plain grateful that I could even participate; grateful that I have the ability to run.
I couldn't walk afterwards, but I finished! I crossed the finished line and hobbled over off the main event walkway. I had to sit down and just stop moving for 20 minutes or so. My legs felt like 500 pound weights and I couldn't physically move anymore at that point. I just kept trying to stretch out and enjoy the moment. When I looked at my Runtastic app. it showed that I went 6.75 miles...it was much longer than the 6.2.
I can proudly say that since this race, which was October 19th, I've tried to push myself longer and harder in my weekly workouts. All these years, I've only ever done the 5K. I'm not sure what exactly I was afraid of. I never pushed myself harder or longer before this point.
Up until now, anyway. I've been trying to run more, well last week anyway. During the week I did some small 2 mile runs and on the weekend, Bob and I did 4.63 miles, walking and running (we missed our turn, we were only supposed to do 4 miles). Then my girlfriend and I did 4.22 miles. I, of course, am still slow as shit.
In a few weeks the Turkey Trot in Houston will be taking place. I am excited and hope to PR that run. Hope is the key word there!
I've figured out what my real, deep-rooted issue is, and why I haven't lost the weight.
It's CONSISTENCY. Of which, I have NONE!!!!!
I haven't worked out once this week. It doesn't matter what my excuse might be, because I am thinking of several as I type.
I need to be more consistent.period.end of story.
Does anyone else have this issue? And if so, how do you hold yourself accountable? I need some ideas. I need SOMETHING to keep me accountable. Losing the weight has been one goal I try to focus on, but that hasn't really done me so well up to this point. I've tried recruiting Bob to do CrossFit and Run with me, but that also hasn't really done me so well either as we miss workouts ALL THE TIME (like this week is a perfect example).
:( HELP ALL!!!! I need ideas.
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