I was dreading this run... did't want to do it, didn't think I could do it.. and of course, I didn't run the whole time. Today I was supposed to run 2 miles or 20 minutes straight. Okay, how the hell is a non-runner supposed to go from 8 minutes of running to 20 minutes of running the next day?!? wtf?
So today, I had high hopes. I was planning on going to the Y and running on the treadmill, but then I thought... it's gorgeous out and I have to be inside all day for work, why don't I go on the trail. For me, running outside is a lot harder than running on a treadmill. I feel like I am going way slower, and breathing much heavier.
I got out of bed and tried to look for a running app I could use on my phone to track my run. I see people do it all the time on facebook, they have the map they ran, distance, and time. So, I look through the apps and download one. Well maybe I am not tech savy.. or just a moron, but I couldn't figure the damn app out. So I have no clue how far I ran, I guestimated about 2 miles. I ran to Mount Kato which is a downhill ski resort about a mile away from my house. And when I say "ran" I really mean, jog slowly and stopped for walking breaks.
I was out on the trail for about 40 minutes... so maybe that makes up for the 20 minutes of straight running I was supposed to do? I will try this day again either tomorrow or Monday on the treadmill... but I HAVE to get used to running outside! Like I said, the mudrun in June is outside.. and now I am scared shitless on if I am going to complete it or not.
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