Today was my first actual training on the Jeff Galloway method. I thought I would start last week but a series of things like kids, holiday programs, and life just got in the way. This is actually the very worst time of the year to start anything like this - it's such a busy time...but the clock is ticking and I don't have much time so I'm just going to have to make it work.
So let me tell you, Jeff is a sneaky SOB! Looking at it on paper, it seems completely doable. But running it was a lot tougher then I thought it was going to be. Tonight was just a 30 minute run, no big deal, right?
Yeah, about 10 minutes in I was cussing him out in my head. 11 minutes in I was cussing myself out for being dumb enough to sign up for this thing. 12 minutes in I was cussing myself out for every other dumb thing I've ever done.
Yep, if you ever wonder what goes through my mind when I run it's basically just a mini confessional - it's like I replay ever mistake I've ever made...and the bigger the mistake the more I think about it. Not like I beat myself up about it. I just...process.
Or I do the complete opposite and don't think about anything. It's weird.
So anyway, I'm running thinking that I am in some SERIOUS trouble because there is no way in hell that I'm going to be able to make 6 miles. But then I look and I'm almost done. And I've ran over 1.5 miles. Over 1.5! And I haven't ran in...well, a long time.
I was busting my rear before to work my way up to 2 miles and that was after a significant time of steady runs. So for me to do this on my first night...it makes me happy.
Soooo like I said, this Jeff Galloway guy is a sneaky SOB because I think this may actually work...
Also, I know that Santa does not read my blog. Santa doesn't understand blogs - he thinks they are a silly waste of time. But just in case, I want Santa to know that I understand that the tv and computer were our Christmas presents but if he is so inclined to bring me something else...I would really like some new running shoes. Some real running shoes - not some Nikes I bought because I thought they were cute. I could also use some new sports bras...yes, we're both disappointed the girls have shrunk but let's try to protect what's left. And socks. The short ones you can't see.
Actually, Santa, you know what? Just get me a gift card to Academy and let's call it good...
2 comments:
Girl, you are inspiring me with your blog. I wasn't able to make it to the gym at all last week and this week coming up is going to be nuts.
For running shoes, don't go to Academy. Go to a running store and get fitted. I am by no means an expert but I felt a HUGE difference when I got fitted. I went to OK Runner in Edmond (I think there is one in Norman, too). The one in Edmond is managed by Jerry Faulkner. He is a superstar runner and actually won the OKC Memorial Half last year. He actually fitted me for my running shoes a few months before he won that race. :)
Don't be inspired - I totally messed up my training schedule this weekend. It's such a hard time to do something like this!
Thanks for the tip - I'm going to check it out. Since I know Santa Hubby doesn't read this, I will probably have to hit them up after the holidays!
Hope I see you at the race! And if you ever need someone to run with, let me know!
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