My exercise goal for the end of January was to run 5kms on the treadmill.
Well I did it on Monday night. 5kms in 34 minutes.
I then did it again last night in 32 minutes.
I was thrilled I did it, as six weeks ago there was no way I could have gone more than 500m without flying off the treadmill, having a heart attack or seriously injuring myself!
When I step up in that treadmill I set it for 30 minutes. I plug in my headphones and have the water bottle ready next to my hand towel.
For the first two minutes I do a lot of self talk trying to talk myself out of it! I almost give up but don't.
By 5 minutes I am in a good rhythm and am focussed on running and listening to my music. In my last post I admitted to listening to Taylor Swift and One Direction and there may even be some Carly Ray Jepsen in there too! Can you blame me when we are all having such a Good Time?
I cover the screen with my towel so I dont keep stressing about taking forever to get to 2kms!
By the time it says 20 mins I am on the home stretch and think this is easy until the last 5 when I really really run to get in below that 35 minute mark!
The greatest reward is achieving a goal and the warm spa afterwards!
My next goal is to get it done in 30 minutes and then try and increase the distance.
What is your favourite exercise and why?
Well I did it on Monday night. 5kms in 34 minutes.
I then did it again last night in 32 minutes.
I was thrilled I did it, as six weeks ago there was no way I could have gone more than 500m without flying off the treadmill, having a heart attack or seriously injuring myself!
When I step up in that treadmill I set it for 30 minutes. I plug in my headphones and have the water bottle ready next to my hand towel.
For the first two minutes I do a lot of self talk trying to talk myself out of it! I almost give up but don't.
By 5 minutes I am in a good rhythm and am focussed on running and listening to my music. In my last post I admitted to listening to Taylor Swift and One Direction and there may even be some Carly Ray Jepsen in there too! Can you blame me when we are all having such a Good Time?
I cover the screen with my towel so I dont keep stressing about taking forever to get to 2kms!
By the time it says 20 mins I am on the home stretch and think this is easy until the last 5 when I really really run to get in below that 35 minute mark!
The greatest reward is achieving a goal and the warm spa afterwards!
My next goal is to get it done in 30 minutes and then try and increase the distance.
What is your favourite exercise and why?
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8 comments:
Wow Bron - I am seriously impressed.
I have exercise and avoid it at all costs!
That is fantastic Bron! I am about to try and get back into my running again after a...erm...holiday from it! Great idea to set little goals at a time.
you rock!!
Zero exercise is my favourite :) That said I know I need to so I am VERY impressed by your feat. Well done!
Very impressed with your determination!! :) Cheering for you! I'm with Tracey on this one; no exercise is my favorite too, haha ;)
Well done.
I don't have a favourite exercise unless sleeping counts.
Thats brilliant Bron! Can't wait to go for a run with you!! X Di
Yay you!!!! I am inspired :)
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