Six weeks ago I decided I wanted to become a runner. I did my research and decided on an eight week walk/run program. I started walking for five minutes, running for one minute, walking for two, walking for one, until I completed 30 minutes. At first I couldn't even run for two minutes straight. OK, for ONE minute straight. It was during those times that I wondered if I would EVER become a runner. Eventually I got stronger. I'm no wimp to begin with. I bike a minimum of 25 miles a week and I started a weight lifting program back in March. But running.. well... running was a whole other animal. After three weeks, running 10 minutes became the new normal. Soon, by the time I got to the end of the four weeks, running two miles was the new norm.
Here's a look at a few of my video diaries of my journey along the way. I'm still not ready for a 5K but at least I know that one day... I will get there.
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Awesome Danielle. I consistently want to become a runner, do it for a week or two then stop. This is very inspiring. I think my goal is to do couch to 5k for a 5k at the end of September.
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