I'm back home. It's weird and I don't really know what to think. I can pretend like the past five months didn't actually happen and it is easier to feel normal again. Or I can think about how amazing the past five months were and then I feel like I'm a foreigner living in the United States. It is very odd and I'm sure it doesn't make any sense. For now, we will just say I'm dealing with culture shock and leave it at that.
The topic I really want to talk about is running. Yeah, I know. Kala and running don't seem like a likely pair. But, a few years ago I was starting to make some real progress as a runner and then I got mononucleosis. And that sort of killed it. I've never gotten back in to the routine and now I am super out of shape. Soooo, I'm going to start running again. I figure by announcing it to the blog world I'll have to actually do it. If you stalk my blog, please hold me accountable to this.
I'm going to run a 5K. This Fall. Seriously.
So to all you runners out there: Give me your best advice. I don't know anything about running but I'd like to learn as much as possible. I'm starting on a schedule to work up to 3 miles, running only three days a week. But, I'm clueless. What kind of gear do I need? What kinds of food should I be eating? Is three days enough or should I be running more? What kind of shoes are best?
Help me!
Oh gosh...I used to run when I was in college. A looooonnng time ago. But, my friend Kim loves her Asics Gel Nimbus and she is a die-hard runner. http://www.zappos.com/asics-gel-nimbus-11-white-navy-ice-blue. It even comes in pink!
ReplyDeleteHey, love hearing about the running! 3 days a week is plenty starting out. Don't over do it is the key. Biggest mistake is too much too quick. Maybe a mile MWF and 2 on T,Th. Work your way up to 2 every weekday and 3 on Sat. Then 3 every other day and 4 on Sat. To really do good in a 5K you need to train running more than 3 miles. Work up so you can do 4 or 5 on a Sat and then you can do a 5K like it's nothing. Also, you don't need to run the 3 miles without walking when you start. Run a mile and walk a minute and then run the next mile, etc. If your shins or knees start to hurt (not ache but hurt), take a week off and then start back slow like 1 mile at a time and work back up. I liek Asics because they have a lot of room for your toes. Get a pair a half size larger than normal because your feet swell some when you run. Pizza and pasta sound good to me after a 3 mile run. Go for it.
ReplyDeletecheck out halhigdon.com. that's the website i used to get my training schedule. i really like it. as far as shoes, just go to a running store and they can help you get the best shoe for your foot.
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