I apologise in advance that this is a non-crafting post. Please feel free to stop reading at this point.
Some of you may have read my New Year's Resolutions in an earlier post. One of my resolutions was to start running. I decided I needed to get fit when I began to get out of puff just walking to the top of the staircase.
My lovely hubby has bought me some running gear and I have a willing running parter (see photo).
All I need to do now is stick at it and put the work in. I've chosen a really easy (well it looks easy on paper!) training plan which should build me up to running 5k (3 miles) in ten week's time. The picture shows me and my best girlie Sophie after finishing Day 2 of our training.
I'm putting this on my blog because if I make it public I am more likely to keep on going and not give up so I hope you don't mind if I keep updating my progress every now and then.
To make extra sure I stick to the programme I have set my self a goal and signed up to run 3 miles for Sports Relief. The race takes place on 25th March, so I've got plenty of time to get prepared. If you would like to sponsor me you can find my giving page here. Or you can enter yourself with a choice of 1, 3 or 6 miles.
If you fancy getting your running shoes on, here's the schedule for week 1:-
Mon:- Run 1 minute, Walk 3 minutes (repeat 4 times for 16 mins in total)
Tues:- Rest
Wed:-Run 1 minute, Walk 3 minutes (repeat 4 times for 16 mins in total)
Thur:- Rest
Fri:- Run 1 minute, Walk 3 minutes (repeat 4 times for 16 mins in total)
Sat:- Rest
Sun: Brisk walk for half hour
Edited: Here's a link to the training plan I'm using http://www.zest.co.uk/running/train-for-a-5k-run/14-2.html
Wish me luck!
Hugs and best wishes, Clare xx
18 comments:
Good luck... you make a fab running couple
Lisa x
Woohoo, way to go Clare! I know you'll do it. I've started walking, feeling the better for it already. All the best for 2012,
Liz x
it looks like you mean business, good luck!
Hi Clare
Happy New Year!
Wishing you lots of luck with your running routine, well done for signing up for Sport Relief too! Your plan sounds like a good one, I thinks it's best to start out like that. You have inspired me to try to get my butt out there in the coming weeks anyway!
Hugs,
Katrina x
Good luck Clare. Like your running partner! I walk every day with my 2 boys, except just now when hubby's on holiday for 2 weeks. Lucky him! I'm looking forward to getting out with them again. Hope the weather holds up, not a lot of fun in snow or ice lol!
Kat xx
Wow, you go girl.. I might even give your training plan a go!!
good luck with the running Clae I'm afraid I can walk and thats about it, great running partner you have
hugs
Happy New Year and Good luck Clare. Good on you for starting the year as you mean to go on. I am still thinking about my NYR, but losing a few pounds is going to be a part of it.
sounds wonderful! You can do it!
Hi Clare
Well done on your attitude and determination .. .. I am full of admiration.
I wish you lots of luck but it doesn't sound like you will need it.
All the best for the new year and your exercise programme.
Love Jules xx
Wishing you the best of luck with this, I am sure your furry friend will be pleased to go running with you. Happy new year
Lindsay xx
Best of luck claire andyou have a really handsome partner lol keep it up girl xxxx
Best of luck with this Clare, I think it's fantastic! I really should think about doing something like this, but finding the motivation is so hard....if only I had such a gorgeous companion :) xxx
Sponsored!
En xx
Wishing you all the best in your endeavours. Go girl! xxx
Sounds like a great plan Clare! Best luck to you, I am sure it will be fun, especially with such a great running partner!
Good for you Claire, and Sopie is just gorgeous.xx
Good Luck with the running. I couldn't think of a better running partner - so cute.
Hugs Ali x
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