Monday, June 25, 2012

Running

Thursday last week I downloaded an app that I hope will actually change my life. I am aware that sounds incredibly dramatic, but its actually true.
Its the 'Couch to 5k' app. I am currently on day 2, and I'm really enjoying it. It is hard, damn hard, because I cannot run. I have no stamina for running. Stick me on a bike and I'll go 3 hours without a complaint, make me run for more than a minute and I will collapse at your feet.
So I am hoping that this app will teach me how to run, build up my stamina and also my general fitness levels.
I don't want to be good at just cycling, or skating or just one thing. I want to be able to do whatever I decide to do that day.
The app itself is great, what I'm doing at the moment is run for 1 minute, then walk for 1.5 minutes then run for 1 minute and so on. I have a guy in my ear telling me when I should run and walk, and then congratulates me when I'm done! I like the end bit most.
So yeah, that's my latest exercise news. I'll be spending the day studying then break for the gym at 2pm, then off to the park with the kids after school, minibeast hunting.
Oh, if anyone is interested, I keep an online food diary, (which really does help a lot actually) its here if you want to have a little look. Be warned, I am far from perfect!

I think I win at today already.

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